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131-266 Twentieth Century Britain | |
Note | Available as 131-366 at 3rd-year level. |
Credit Points | 16.7 2nd and 3rd year |
Coordinator | Dr P Nicholls |
Semester | 2 |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures and a 2-hour tutorial |
Subject Description | The economy, society and political framework of Britain after the Great War; the rise of organised labour; the 'thirties' (myths of the Depression, Fascism; impact of the war in Spain); imperial issues and appeasement, WWII and austerity; finding a role having lost an empire, 1956-1979. By the end of the subject, students should: have an appreciation of the social, political and economic forces that have shaped Britain's development since the Great War; be able to analyse the substance and impact of ideas such as collectivism; and be aware of the issues raised by Britain's altered world role. |
Assessment | A research essay of 3000 words (60%) and tutorial-based document exercises totalling 2000 words (40%). |
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