Undergraduate Course: Currents of Radicalism, 1776-1832 (HIST10216)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
History |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
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 |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
Students MUST NOT also be taking
Radicals And Reformers In Britain 1760-1832 (HIST10010)
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Other requirements |
A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783).
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 26 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | | 1-11 | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Medical School, Teviot - Room G.13 |
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.
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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.
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Students will be required to submit one individual essay of 3000 words and a take home exam. The essay will count as one third of the final grade; the exam as two thirds. 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. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Gordon Pentland
Tel: (0131 6)50 8354
Email: gordon.pentland@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Caroline Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3781
Email: caroline.cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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