Belfast, 1780-1914. Governance, conflict and civil society. (VS1) (U03914)

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

The development of nineteenth century Belfast is examined in terms of the concepts of governance and civil society. The city developed from a merchant town dominated by the Donegal family to a rapidly expanding industrial centre divided by sectarian tensions and social conflict. The manner in which conflict was created and perpetuated will be analysed through comparison with other major urban centres such as Glasgow, Liverpool and Montreal. Evidence from a series of parliamentary enquiries into municipal mismanagement and civil disorder will be used.

? Keywords : Belfast - civil society - governance - conflict - urban history - Ireland

Entry Requirements

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

? This course is a variant of the following course : U02617

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
20/09/2007	13:10	13:50	Room G13, Adam Ferguson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	09:30	10:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	13:10	13:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the course successfully will be able, by the end of the course, to demonstrate in written examination and course work, as well as in class discussion:

- a knowledge of the development of nineteenth century Belfast in terms of the concepts of governance and civil society
- an ability to understand the manner in which conflict was created and perpetuated, by comparing Belfast with other major urban centres such as Glasgow, Liverpool and Montreal
- an understanding of Belfast's nineteenth century social relationships
- an understanding of the nature and causes of urban conflict

They will also demonstrate that they can:

- evaluate the concept of civil society in a historical context
- analyse and understand government enquiries as a documentary source
- grasp the contribution of the analysis of social and economic structures to understanding urban relationships

Assessment Information

Students will submit an essay of between 2500 and 3000 words.
Students will take one take home exam which will be administered in week 11.
The essay to count 25% of the mark and the examination as 75% of the final mark.