Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - HIST 237 D100

STT-History of Scotland, 1707-present (Inactive) (3)

Class Number: 2969

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 9, 2017
    Sat, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to modern Scottish history and its relationships to other countries within the United Kingdom, Europe, and the wider world, especially the British Empire. Key topics will include migration and population change; war, trade, and empire; economy and industry; religion; and life, society, identity, and myth.

COURSE DETAILS:

To outsiders, Scotland is a land of great glens, misty mountains, and romance. But what was living in Scotland like for Scots? This course will introduce students to modern Scottish history and its wider contexts, covering a number of core themes providing students with a solid grounding in the history of modern Scotland including: migration and population change; war, trade and empire; economic development; religion; economy and industry; everyday life, society, identity, and myth. In particular, this course will look at the rise of the Scottish Independence movement in order to help students understand the recent EU referendum and what might happen to Scotland after “Brexit.”

Format: The class meets once per week and will consist of lectures and tutorials

Grading

  • Participation 15%
  • Midterm exam 15%
  • Tutorial reflections 15%
  • Tutorial leadership 10%
  • Primary source assignment 20%
  • Final exam 25%
  • Grading (subject to change)

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Oxford Handbook of Scottish History edited by T.M. Devine and Jenny Wormald

Registrar Notes:

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