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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: ELA2010 Module Title: CONTEMPORARY BRITAIN II
Module Provider: Language & Translation Studies Short Name: ELA2010
Level: HE2 Module Co-ordinator: HOWARD CJ Mrs (Lang & Trans)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Semester 1
Assessment Pattern
Unit(s) of Assessment (SITS MAB)
Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)
Written assignment  (1500 words)
40
Two hour examination
60
Qualifying Condition(s) 
A weighted aggregate of 40% is required to pass the module.
Module Overview
This module is taught in English in Semester 1.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Successful completion of HE1 or equivalent
Module Aims
To equip students with knowledge and understanding of the major political and economic institutions, the contexts in which they were created and evolved and their relevance in British society.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
  • Follow and take notes from lectures delivered in English
  • Participate in seminars in English
  • Describe the development of the political and economic systems of Britain
  • Read and critically evaluate authentic sources on a range of topics related to contemporary society
  • Write critically and extensively in the target language on politico-economic topics
Module Content
The following areas are indicative of topics to be covered: 
  • The state and its citizens
  • The constitution
  • The political parties
  • The electoral system
  • State political institutions
  • Regional politics and institutions
  • The relationship of Britain with the European Union and other international organisations
  • Foreign policy
  • Economic policies
  • Economic structure
  • Economic performance
  • Financial institutions
  • Trades Unions and employers’ organisations
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Three contact hours per week over Semester 1. Classes will include lectures, seminars and group activities; students are expected to read extensively outside classes in order to follow lectures and participate in seminars.
Selected Texts/Journals
Essential Reading
Booth, A (2001) The British Economy in the Twentieth Century. London: Palgrave
Jones, B and Norton, P (2010) Politics UK (7th Edition). Harlow: Pearson Education
 
Recommended Reading
Coxall, B, Robins, L and Leach, R (2003) Contemporary British Politics (4th Edition). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Jones, B (2009) British Politics Today: The Essentials. Manchester: Manchester University Press
Jones, B and Kavanagh, D. (2003) British Politics Today (7th Edition). Manchester: Manchester University Press
Oakland, J (2006) British Civilization. An Introduction (6th Edition). Abingdon: Routledge
Storry, M and Childs, P. (2007) British Cultural Identities (3rd Edition). Abingdon: Routledge
 
Background Reading
Marr, A (1996) Ruling Britannia, London: Penguin
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