Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module HIST52730: British Politics and Government since 1820 I
Department: History
HIST52730: British Politics and Government since 1820 I
| Type | Open | Level | 4 | Credits | 30 | Availability | Available in 2007/08 | Module Cap |
|---|
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- HIST50130
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- Introduction to advanced historical study of modern British politics and government.
Content
- Leading aspects of the character of British politics and government will be identified in discussion, and the subject chosen for the extended essay will demand that several of these aspects should be tackled. These aspects might include electoral politics; the nature of individual parties or the party struggle; the composition and responsibilities of government; major policy issues; the relationships between government, parties and the electorate.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
Subject-specific Skills:
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Objectives are to be met through a programme of intensive directed reading, regular discussion of issues arising from the reading, and the production of an extensive piece of writing on an agreed subject.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 5 | fortnightly | 1.5 | 7.5 | |
| Other: Unscheduled meetings as requested by the student. | Variable | Variable | Variable | 2.5 | |
| Preparation & Reading | 290 | ||||
| Total | 300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay | 5000 words | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Discussion of work in progress, including drafts of the essay.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University