The Neoliberal Age? (L2113)
The Neoliberal Age? Making Sense of Political and Social Change in Modern Britain
Module L2113
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Since 1945, the UK has experienced significant political realignments, civil war, the loss of empire, and the emergence of new social movements and NGOs. Questions about the role of the state, free markets, social rights, and citizenship have provoked controversial debates about whether contemporary British history can be characterised as the ‘age of neoliberalism’. This module explores these debates ‘from below’ and asks: how have ordinary people understood, discussed, and shaped social and political change in modern Britain? The module will introduce students to various sources and research methods and guide them in applying these methods to a relevant dissertation topic.
Module learning outcomes
Critically evaluate debates within political science and history about the causes and consequences of social and political change in post-war Britain.
Demonstrate the ability to apply relevant theoretical perspectives to a case study relating to social and political change in post-war Britain.
Plan and carry out a research project which identifies appropriate resources relating to social and political change in post-war Britain, and undertakes independent analysis of them.
Produce written work that critically analyses a topic related to social and political change in post-war Britain and observes appropriate scholarly convention.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (8000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Emily Robinson
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Jonathan Moss
Assess convenor, Convenor
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