Module HIST55430: Twentieth-century Empire, II

Department: History

HIST55430: Twentieth-century Empire, II

Prerequisites

• HIST55330

Corequisites

• HIST50130

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• Further study of modern imperial history, extending work undertaken in Twentieth-century Empire I and normally leading to a dissertation in this field.

Content

• The module will address selected aspects of the Twentieth-century history of the European empires,reflecting current debate on the subject, and particular interests of student. Major topics covered include the establishment of effective imperial rule, the economy and politics of imperial rule, the nature of imperial decision-making and the construction of colonial authority at the local level.

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