HIST 3240 - British History (1714-Present)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

History

Description:

Survey of British history from 1714 to the present, with special emphasis given to Britain's cultural, political, economic, and social development during the Industrial Revolution, the Victorian era, and the twentieth century. Also explores the relationship between the bodies of different types of citizens and the British state, the decline of Victorian values and the rise of New Labour, and Britain's relationship with and its place within the European Union. In addition, tracks the rise and fall of the British Empire and Britain's overall foreign and colonial policies, plus her role in the Napoleonic Wars, WWI and WWII. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe and analyze Britain's cultural, political, economic, and social development during the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the Victorian era, and the twentieth century. 2. Explore, evaluate, and reflect upon the relationship between the bodies of different types of citizens and the British state, the decline of Victorian values and the rise of New Labour, and Britain's relationship with and its place within the European Union. 3. Not only identify key historical events that took place between 1714 and present day, but also explain their significance to the development of Britain and the world. They should also be able to think critically about history and today's events. 4. Engage in class discussions and conduct independent research projects that will clearly articulate historical interpretations and use professional methodologies. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP (even)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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