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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : Economic and Social History

Undergraduate Course: British Economic and Environmental History since 1900 (ECSH08036)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course provides an analysis and overview of the main changes in British economic and environmental history since 1900. The course is strongly focussed on economic and political/economic themes and is intended to provide students with an understanding of the origins and context of the main theoretical ideas underpinning British political economy since 1900.
Course description The course examines the main developments in the development of the British economy since 1900 and the persistent and increasing interest in the environmental impact of economic activity. As well as looking at major shifts in macro-economic policy, the course will also examine the process of deindustrialisation, the rise of public expenditure, and the growing concern with sustainability. The topics covered will include: inflation; nationalisation; privatisation; air pollution; oil pricing; fixed and floating exchange rate systems; time and saving; fish and renewables; property rights; and the operation of the welfare state.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2019/20, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  100
Course Start Semester 1
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 33, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 151 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 60 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Coursework: Essay (26%), and
1 x assessed assignment (14%)
Exam: 2 hour paper (60%)
Feedback Students will receive written feedback on their coursework, and will have the opportunity to discuss that feedback further with the tutor/Course Organiser during their published office hours or by appointment.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)1:30
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate, by way of coursework and examination as required, an ability to apply economic principles to historical and quantitative material.
  2. Demonstrate, by way of coursework and examination as required, an ability to analyse and contextualise primary source material.
  3. Demonstrate, by way of coursework and examination as required, an ability to research, structure and complete written work of a specified length, or within a specified time.
  4. Demonstrate an ability to make informed contributions to class discussion and give an oral presentation as required.
  5. Demonstrate an ability to organise their own learning, manage their workload, and work to a timetable.
Reading List
N. Barr The Economics of the Welfare State
A Britton Macroeconomic Policy in Britain, 1974-1987
C. Feinstein The Managed Economy
M Chick Industrial Policy in Britain, 1945-1951
A. Offer The Challenge of Affluence
S. Broadberry The Productivity Race
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information Plus one tutorial per week.
KeywordsBEEH
Contacts
Course organiserProf Martin Chick
Tel: (0131 6)50 3842
Email: Martin.Chick@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Jenni Vento
Tel: (0131 6)50 3781
Email: jenni.vento@ed.ac.uk
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