Postgraduate Course: Intellectual History of the American Revolution (PGHC11275)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate (School of History and Classics) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course considers the intellectual history of the American Revolution (c. 1763-1791). Among the themes to be considered are the ideological origins of the revolution; the Declaration of Independence; the debate over republicanism; constitution-making at the state and federal levels; the meaning of citizenship, including the place of women and slaves in the new republican polity; concepts of representation; the origin of the Bill of Rights; and the development of religious freedom. The course will be taught by means of weekly seminars. The course will also consider the American Revolution as a subject within intellectual history through a consideration of seminal historiographical studies. Students will read a variety of primary and secondary sources and be expected to engage in discussions and answer questions about the reading. Students may be expected to make presentations to the seminar. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
First Class to be held Friday 15th January, 0900, 205 William Robertson Building. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course will have acquired an in-depth knowledge and understanding of crucial aspects of the study of the American Revolution. In particular, they will:
? be able to analyse independently primary source documents
? acquire a sound understanding of the intellectual history of the American Revolution
? have an advanced understanding of the secondary source literature relating to the American Revolution
Further, they will also be able to:
? engage in historical arguments
? set their own historical research agenda in relation to the study of the American Revolution by formulating seminar and essay questions
? prepare and present their own work for seminars and workshops
? present their research findings in written form
? actively participate in group discussion
? be able to efficiently access library and IT resources
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Assessment Information
| The course will be assessed by means of one 3,000 word essay |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Frank Cogliano
Tel: (0131 6)50 3774
Email: F.Cogliano@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr Nicholas Ovenden
Tel: (0131 6)50 9948
Email: Niko.Ovenden@ed.ac.uk |
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