Cultures and Identities in Britain Since 1945 (U03437)

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

Historians commonly view the twentieth century as a period of decline, yet by the end of that century Britain was a vibrant multicultural society that incorporated a range of class, ethnic and regional identities. Adopting a thematic approach, this course investigates the impact of the changing nature of class and social relations, attitudes towards religion and morality, the end of empire, the interaction of national and regional identities, and the myriad of challenges to traditional sources of authority that emerged in the 1960s and ultimately reshaped British society.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical course or equivalent. Visiting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at Grade B or above. Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel. 50 3783).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
10/01/2008	16:10	18:00	Room 1.110, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	16:10	18:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course the student will have a thorough understanding of the complex and often competing forces shaping cultural change and the development of class, ethnic and regional identities in post-war Britain. By reading and interpreting the primary and secondary sources available for this period, the student will be able to formulate defensible arguments about the dynamics underpinning cultural change and demonstrate a knowledge of the methodological and theoretical approaches adopted by historians when studying the recent past, together with a critical appreciation of the value of interdisciplinary perspectives on contemporary history.

Assessment Information

One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one two-hour examination paper (two-thirds of overall assessment). Students can expect written feedback and individual consultation on their work.