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SC5203   Building Britain: The Construction and Deconstruction of Britishness since 1707

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module explores the concept of 'Britishness', its construction and deconstruction, from 1707 - 2000. The module is intended to combine the study of key individual topics such as the Growth and Decline of Britain's Empire, the two World Wars, The Welfare State etc with a more conceptual notion - the construction of British national identity. It will combine political, social, economic and cultural history and will introduce students to key debates in British historiography.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: New coursework: 6,000-word essay