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Undergraduate Course: Britain and the Falklands War (HIST10058)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaHistory Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course, which is taught over one semester, looks at selected aspects of Britain and the Falklands War. Topics covered include the British and Argentine claims on the Falkland islands; the Argentine invasion and the despatch of a British task force; the Haig mediation; the sinking of the General Belgrano; the establishment of a beachhead at San Carlos; the Battle for Stanley; the disaster at Fitzroy; the media war; and the impact of the war on British politics. There will also be an analysis of two British television dramas about the war.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  26
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralSeminar1-11 16:10 - 18:00
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  27
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralSeminar1-11 16:10 - 18:00or 16:10 - 18:00
First Class Week 1, Thursday, 16:10 - 18:00, Zone: Central. THURSDAYS: ROOM G.13, DOORWAY 4, TEVIOT PLACE. FRIDAYS: ROOM G.14, DOORWAY 4, TEVIOT PLACE.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  3
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralSeminar1-11 16:10 - 18:00or 16:10 - 18:00
First Class Week 1, Thursday, 16:10 - 18:00, Zone: Central. THURSDAYS: ROOM G.13, DOORWAY 4, TEVIOT PLACE. FRIDAYS: ROOM G.14, DOORWAY 4, TEVIOT PLACE.
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
It is intended that students should obtain (a) a broad knowledge of the origins, conduct and consequences of the Falklands War of 1982, with particular emphasis on the British experience (b) an insight into the range of sources from which the past is reconstructed (c) an opportunity to develop essay writing and oral skills.
Assessment Information
One essay of approx 3000 words; one two-hour examination paper.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr J Crang
Tel: (0131 6)51 1255
Email: J.A.Crang@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Caroline Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3781
Email: caroline.cullen@ed.ac.uk
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