WORLD ECONOMIC HISTORY, 1750-2000 - 2020/1

Module Overview

This module provides a general overview of how the world economy has evolved, focusing on the success of particular countries’ and regions; economic development over time. Long-term changes in population, productivity and industrial capacity are examined and quantified. The role of strong formal and informal institutions in economic development are considered. The module includes analyses of the original leading industrial nation, Great Britain, and the rise of the United States. The development of continental Europe and periphery countries will also be discussed along with the effects of the Great Recession, Great Depression, World Wars and other global crises.

Module provider

Economics

Module Leader

SIMS Peter (Economics)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 5

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Semester 2

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

None

Module content

The British Industrial Revolution
Rise of the USA to Global Pre-Eminence
Globalisation; the Gold Standard in Theory and Practice
Interwar Instability
The European Golden Age
African Development
Great Recession
Modern Economic Institutions

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

Not applicable

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of how theories and ideas are being developed, and how the environment relates to this evolution. It is designed to allow students to show that they have a basic understanding of how economics of a discipline has evolved, as well as stimulate discussions to allow students to question the validity of assertions.

Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of two units of assessment:
-Essay of 1,500 words worth 30% of the module mark. Due between weeks 7-10 based on a choice of preset questions.
-An examination (2 hours) consisting of a choice of short answers and a choice of essays.

Formative assessment and feedback

Formative assessment and feedback is given through discussion in lectures and seminars. Further, feedback is provided for the essays and general questions posted in lectures / online forums. Office hours provide further opportunities for individual feedback and discussion.

Module aims

• To familiarise students with the ways in which micro-economic and other analytical tools can illuminate our understanding of the historical understanding of economic development.

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to: Build an appreciation of how ideas and theories are developed and evolve to address issues of importance. Allow students to communicate their knowledge of relevant economic theories and ideas in (group) discussions effectively. The learning and teaching methods include:

-Lectures with opportunities for discussion and group work (11x 2 hours)

-Feedback sessions to discuss topics and questions arising from the lectures as well as essay writing (5x1 hour)

-Online revision lecture

-Use of discussion forum for discussing problems or questions about the module

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: ECO2059

Other information

None

Programmes this module appears in

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