HIS21080 British Empire, 1495-1945

Academic Year 2018/2019

This module will investigate the origins and evolution of the British empire, from the early adventurers’ journeys of exploration in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries to the zenith of British dominion over large areas of the globe in the early twentieth century. Throughout the module, emphasis will be placed on themes such as exploration, trade, slavery, war, humanitarianism, and culture and cultural exchange in relation to the emergence and expansion of the empire. Issues regarding the relationship between the coloniser and the colonised and the centre and periphery will be explored, along with examination of the various ways in which the empire was represented through media such as print, art, cartography, and music.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the British empire and empires in general.
- Assess the historiography of the British empire and those primary sources relevant to the module.
- Present aspects of the historical debate about the British empire and its impact orally and engage in discussion.
- Present aspects of the historical debate about the British empire in written form.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

11
Seminar (or Webinar)

11
Specified Learning Activities

45
Autonomous Student Learning

45
Total

112
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Examination: Formal 2-hour exam

60

 2 hour End of Trimester Exam
Essay: 1,500 word essay

30

 Week 7
Attendance: Pasrticipation in seminars throughout the semester

10

 Throughout the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible

Name Role
Professor William Mulligan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Jennifer Wellington Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Miss Krystal Carmichael Tutor
Mrs Claire Collins Tutor
Ms Eimear Farrell Tutor
Mr Joseph Quinn Tutor
Mr Philip Walsh Tutor