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Undergraduate Course: Contemporary British Conservatism (HIST10343)

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 will introduce students to contemporary British conservatism. It will assess issues relating to Conservative party politics and challenge students to develop a sophisticated understanding of conservative ideas and philosophy. This is a timely area for investigation given the current ascendancy of David Cameron's Conservative party. Students will seek to develop an understanding of what 'conservatism' is; explore conservative views on human nature, authority, private property, and the organisation of society; grapple with challenging ethical and social principles; examine the fortunes of the Conservative party under Thatcher and its subsequent history; consider Cameron's 'Big Society' project and the relationship between modern conservatism and British society in 2011; compare conservatism to rival doctrines; and assess the linkage between conservatism and the Conservative party. The course will represent a thought-provoking excursion into an important but sometimes neglected political space, and contemporary conservatism will be placed in its broader intellectual and historical context.
The course is informed by the tutor's work on conservative ideas and British politics. Students will gain new skills by exploring political ideas in more depth than they have previously, as well as refining their skills of oral debate and analysis.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students should have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. Applicants should note that, as with other popular courses, meeting the minimum does NOT guarantee admission.

** as numbers are limited, visiting students should contact the Visiting Student Office directly for admission to this course **
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Production of a sound analytical essay in the subject area
The ability to scrutinise political ideas and analyse them in a scholarly manner
Demonstrate, by way of essay and examination, a sound understanding of key issues in contemporary British conservatism
Demonstrate an ability to read critically and analyse secondary sources to a satisfactory standard
Assessment Information
Essay (50%), exam (50%) in April

When this course is taught in Semester 1, the assessment for Part-year Visiting Students only will be a 'take-home' exam in December.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Eleven two hour classes. These will be based on a seminar format, but there will be a small lecture component to some classes
KeywordsContemporary British Con
Contacts
Course organiserDr Robert Crowcroft
Tel: (0131 6)50 3764
Email: R.G.Crowcroft@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Caroline Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3781
Email: caroline.cullen@ed.ac.uk
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