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In this course, political, economic, social and cultural aspects of contemporary British civilisation will be studied in the light of developments since 1945. Britain’s relations with Europe and the rest of the world before, during and after the Thatcher period will be examined and discussed, with a particular focus on the question of Britain’s role in the world, post-Empire. Emphasis will also be placed on the political and constitutional changes that have taken place since Tony Blair’s Labour government took office in 1997.
To develop critical and analytical skills in relation to central concepts in modern British history, culture and society.
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Only students admitted to the course may take part in instruction and tuition and sit for the examination.
Admission to the master program in LAP, or other relevant master programs.
ENG1505 - British Civilisation, an introduction
10 credits against ENG2515 - Britain since 1945.
The course is taught throughout the semester with 2 hours seminar per week, for 10 weeks. There is a mid-term break during which students are expected to work on their term papers and otherwise study on their own. Students are expected to attend the course regularly.
Term paper.
English
Marks will be published on Studentweb no later than three weeks after the exam.
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail.
An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.
A student may appeal against an awarded grade and/or file a formal complaint about exam procedures.
Students who due to illness or other valid reason of absence were unable to sit for their final exams may apply for participation in make-up exams. Make-up exams are arranged either later in the same semester or early in the semester following the exam in question. Documentation of valid reasons for absence from the regular exam must be submitted upon application to participate in make-up exams.
Students who have failed an exam and students who wish to re-take an exam to achieve a better grade may not participate in make-up exams, but must re-take the exam when it is regularly scheduled.
A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.
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