Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism Course - University of Exeter
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Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
6 weeks
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
USD 59 / per course *
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Introduction
The British Empire continues to cause enormous disagreement among historians. Find out why and join the debate.
Explore the British Empire through six controversial themes
Over six weeks, we’ll explore the British Empire through six themes - money, violence, race, religion, gender and sex, and propaganda. You’ll get to hear the stories of the fascinating individuals who contributed to both its rise and fall.
Along the way, you’ll be able to debate the questions these themes raise with learners from around the world and draw your own conclusions.
You can start to explore the Empire and find out more about the Centre for Imperial and Global History on its blog, Imperial & Global Forum, or by following @ExeterCIGH on Twitter.
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Identify key themes through which the controversies of British Imperialism can be explored.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of British Imperialism through debate and contributions to the learning community.
- Develop your understanding of British imperialism.
Who will you learn with?
Richard Toye
I am a Professor of Modern History at the University of Exeter. I am the Lead Educator on the FutureLearn course Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism.
Who developed the course?
University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university. It combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction.
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Ideal Students
Who is the course for
This course is intended for anyone with an interest in imperial history. It doesn’t require any reading before you start or previous experience of studying the subject.
Curriculum
What topics will you cover
- Money
- Violence
- Race and religion
- Sex and gender
- Propaganda
- Power