Topics in Economic History (HIST0828)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: History
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module explores selected topics in economic history. The weekly seminars are organised around broad themes each linked to major debates in economic history, such as the role of the state in economic history, the relationship between religion and economic development, slavery and capitalism, racial inequality, segregation, gender and women, and living standards. The seminars will critically discuss different types of methods, theories and historical evidence used by economic historians including formal models, quantitative evidence, and statistical analysis tools. The readings will cover a wide range of historical periods, but most of the discussion will focus on early modern and modern eras. In terms of geographical coverage, most of the themes will be explored from a comparative or global perspective. Although a background in economic history is not necessary, students will be expected to engage with the technical language of economics and rethink certain types of historical questions from an economic perspective.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 4
Who to contact for more information: history.programmes@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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