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MO3349   The American Metropolis

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: See http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/history/infoug/ugtimetable

The United States is home to some of the most iconic, the largest, and the most violent, cities in the world, and this module traces their fortunes from foundation to the present. British America's towns began as small villages inhabited by a few intrepid settlers. By 1783, however, some towns had matured to become the site of the Declaration of Independence and the penning of the Constitution. Throughout the nineteenth century, rapidly growing cities continued to be at the cutting edge of the forging of the American nation. Looking at issues such as industrialization, immigration, the god rush and the settlement of the west, crime and, finally, the process of white flight to the suburbs, the module will explore the distinctive and colourful story of urban life in the United States.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass at least 60 credits from {MO1007, MO1008, MO2008, HI2001, MH2002}

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take MO3713

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour seminar, plus 1 office hour.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 280

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 40%

Re-assessment: 4,000- to 5,000-word essay = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr E Hart