Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Humanities and Social Science
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
4103HIST-SEP-MTP
Aims
1. To survey the development and transformation of the British empire from the mid-18th century to the present day
2. To introduce students to the historiography of British imperial expansion and decline
3. To introduce students to the history of the non-western world through the lens of British imperialism examined in diverse settings and contexts.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate understanding of and summarise a range of theoretical interpretations of British imperialism.
2.
Demonstrate analytical skills through discussing a particular episode in the history of the British Empire.
3.
Demonstrate basic academic historical skills of reading, note-taking and writing via a focus on British imperialism
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
India 1750-1914: The Jewel in the Crown?
Britain and Latin America in the 19th and 20th C
British imperialism in nineteenth century Eastern Asia
The Scramble for Africa
World War I and inter-war nationalism
The British Empire in the Middle East
World War II and the 'second colonial occupation'
Decolonisation to Commonwealth
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to survey the development and transformation of the British empire from the mid 18th century to the present day. The module will examine themes of 'nation, state and power', 'technology, economy and society' and 'culture, local and identity' with reference to the rise and demise of the British imperial system. It will also examine the concepts of 'structure and agency' and 'change and continuity' in the context of British imperialism and decolonisation.
The aim of this module is to survey the development and transformation of the British empire from the mid 18th century to the present day. The module will examine themes of 'nation, state and power', 'technology, economy and society' and 'culture, local and identity' with reference to the rise and demise of the British imperial system. It will also examine the concepts of 'structure and agency' and 'change and continuity' in the context of British imperialism and decolonisation.
Additional Information:This module gives students an overview of the rise and fall of the British Empire, with a focus on the global spread of the empire and the consequences for the colonial world.