British Political History (L2010)
British Political History
Module L2010
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
What is the historical context in which our politics takes place? How do interpretations of the past influence political identities, divisions and alliances in the present? And which myths and memories have proved particularly powerful and enduring?
This module will give you an overview of the key questions, concepts and controversies in modern British political history, with a particular emphasis on the period since 1945. We will also consider how the political nation is defined: which voices are heard, which are excluded, and how this has changed over time.
These topics will be studied not only as subjects of academic analysis, but also of ongoing political discussion and contention. We will trace their impact on later political debates and examine the ways in which politicians throughout this period have presented their own interpretations of British political history.
Module learning outcomes
Identify the key features of British political history since 1945.
Contribute to discussion about British political history since 1945.
Read and comment in writing on an aspect of British political history since 1945.
Demonstrate a broad grip on the chronology and major themes of British political history since 1945.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | XVAC Week 1 | 70.00% |
| Project | T1 Week 7 | 30.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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