HIST 322: Modern Britain

HIST 322-001: Modern Britain
(Spring 2012)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR

Section Information for Spring 2012

History of Britain from the mid-18th century to the present. This course will examine the political, economic, social and cultural history of modern Britain. In particular, the course will address the transformations caused by industrialization and imperialism. The course will also trace debates about sex, gender, class, and national identity from Victorian Britain through the disruption caused by two world wars, to the election of the first female prime minister. We will examine the transformation of the monarchy, the creation of a welfare state, and the rise of Thatcherism and New Labour. Students will study trends in British popular culture such as the role of the Murdoch press and the global influence of musicians like the Beatles. The course will take up the question of what it means to be British, from the union of England with Scotland, Ireland, and Wales to the creation of a diverse, multi-racial society in the post-war era.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

History of Britain from mid-18th century to present. Focuses on social, political, and economic transformations of industrialization; culture of 19th-century industrial society; problems of late 19th-century economic competition and imperialism; creation of welfare state; and experience of post-World War II political, social, and economic realignments. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: 6 hours of history or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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