Module HIST54230: Modern Economic History II

Department: History

HIST54230: Modern Economic History II

Prerequisites

• HIST54130

Corequisites

• HIST50130

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• Further study of modern ecomonic history (primarily British) at an advanced level, extending work undertaken in Modern Economic History I, and normally leading to a dissertation in this field.

Content

• The module will address additional selected aspects of modern economic history, reflecting current debate on the subject, and the particular interests of the student. Major topics covered include the financial and business history of modern Britain in a global context. The question of Britain's historical and comparative economic performance over the last three centuries will remain central theme.

Learning Outcomes

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

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Discussion of work in progress.

■ 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