| Unit name | Britain's Long Nineteenth Century, 1789-1914 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HIST30120 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Sheldon |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | Department of History (Historical Studies) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit addresses the history of Britain between the French Revolution and the outbreak of the First World War. Between 1789 and 1914 a distinctively modern British identity emerged which still leaves its impression upon the twentieth and twenty-first century. Britain became the first urban and industrial society, witnessed unprecedented economic growth and linked population expansion. New political and cultural forms emerged side by side with this transformation. Gender relations were shaped and reshaped. The nature of politics also shifted onto a new terrain as mass participation by men and women grew. Britain’s relationship with the wider world was also transformed through war, empire, trade and migration. Many years of study and writing upon Britain in this period suggest it might be considered a jewel in the crown of historical scholarship. Students will be introduced to the period’s main processes, structural features and events as well as some of the rich primary sources (many of which can now be accessed digitally via university web resources). Approaches will focus upon social and cultural history including especially class and gender with a special focus on history from below.
By the end of this unit, successful students will be able to:
Classes will involve a combination of long- and short-form lectures, class discussion, investigative activities, and practical activities. Students will be expected to engage with readings and participate on a weekly basis. This will be further supported with drop-in sessions and self-directed exercises with tutor and peer feedback.
1 x Individual Presentation (25%) [ILOs 1-4]
1 x Timed Assessment (75%) [ILOs 1-4]
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
