The Economic and Social History of British America, 1607-1770 (VS1) (U03195)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-ESBrAmVS1

This course is taught through 11 one-hour lectures and 9 one-hour student led seminars. The course considers the economic and social history of Britain's American colonies in the context of the rise of the North Atlantic economy. A regional approach indicates the diversity of experience within Britain's first empire. Attention focuses on problems of settlement, different strategies for development, and the importance of the regional staple in affecting the pattern of growth within the North Atlantic economy.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : ES0049

? Pre-requisites : Visiting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at Grade B or above.

? Prohibited combinations : May not be taken together with course U02910 'Colonies and Commerce: the Economy and Society of British America, 1607-1770' or with the History course U02519 'Pre-Revolutionary America'.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economic and Social History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	09:00	10:50	Room G.03, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Student-led seminars are intended to develop the presentation and verbal skills of participating students.
- Written assignments are intended to develop the literary skills of students and their ability to construct coherent argument and analysis.