Currents of Radicalism, 1776-1832 (U03345)

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

To explore the nature of radical politics and thought in Britain through the use of primary sources that will emphasise the diversity of radicalism and its influences and the wide variety of radical approaches to politics and society. As the term ‘radicalism’ was not a contemporary one, students will be encouraged to think critically about its use in the extensive secondary literature relating to this period of British History.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course or equivalent and pass in any second level historical course or equivalent.

? Prohibited combinations : For students entering 4th year in 2006-07 this course cannot be taken with HI0024 Radicals and Reformers in Britain 1760-1832.

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Currents of Radicalism, 1776-1832 (VS1) (Not being delivered)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

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

All of the following classes

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the course students should:

• have gained an understanding of the different ways in which historians can investigate radicalism and popular politics
• have an understanding of the key historical debates surrounding radicalism in Britain and Ireland
• have become acquainted with the range of primary and secondary materials available for studying radicalism
• have developed reading, note-taking, essay-writing and presentational skills.

Assessment Information

Students will be required to submit one individual essay of 3000 words and will sit a Degree Examination in the May diet. The essay will count as one third of the final grade; the exam as two hirds. The Course Organiser will keep consultation hours and be available to communicate with students by e-mail during the working week. Individual tutorials will be made available to students as required.