HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS - VICTORIAN BRITAIN

HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS - VICTORIAN BRITAIN

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What is the course about?

Victorian Britain – how people earned their living and how they lived; the rapid growth of towns without adequate infrastructure and the appalling problems that this created
Reform and Politics; the rivalry between the Conservatives and Benjamin Disraeli, and the Liberals and Gladstone; the development of political parties and the popular press

Who is the course for?

To explore the history of Britain from the 1830s to the turn of the 20th century as it approached the zenith of both its imperial power and its economic dominance.
To study the impact of the major reforms to the voting system, the growth of local government, public provision of education and state regul…

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What is the course about?

Victorian Britain – how people earned their living and how they lived; the rapid growth of towns without adequate infrastructure and the appalling problems that this created
Reform and Politics; the rivalry between the Conservatives and Benjamin Disraeli, and the Liberals and Gladstone; the development of political parties and the popular press

Who is the course for?

To explore the history of Britain from the 1830s to the turn of the 20th century as it approached the zenith of both its imperial power and its economic dominance.
To study the impact of the major reforms to the voting system, the growth of local government, public provision of education and state regulation of industry.
To understand how Britain achieved its position of world dominance in this period, and what this meant for its population at home including the people of Ireland.
Who is the course for and what level is it?
Level 1: no previous historical knowledge, skills or qualifications are required or assumed. This course is for everyone interested in this key period of British History.

What can I do next?

If you would like more information about progression opportunities, please speak to your tutor or other member of staff.
Further information about career opportunities can be found by visiting HYPERLINK "https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk" https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
If you have time for reading before the course, please be aware that few eras of British History have spawned so many meretricious films, TV programmes and books as this one. There are also many very specialised books – e.g. about Music Hall, railways, organised sports, or particular industries - which do not properly contextualise their subjects in the broader social history of the period.
Recent BBC dramatisations of Charles Dickens’ novels give a reasonably accurate impression of the social conditions and relationships of the early Victorian period. What the Victorians Did For Us is a useful book - based on a TV programme by Adam Hart-Davis - about technological and scientific developmen

What will I need?

Various methods with a wide range of audio and visual aids, and with plenty of opportunities for you to participate and ask questions.
What can I expect to achieve?
The content of the course will be discussed with you and may be adapted to meet your needs and those of the group. By the end of the course you should be able to:
·ð Understand major themes in the History of Victorian Britain
·ð Evaluate historical materials and documents as evidence
·ð Compare different interpretations of key historical events and themes
How will I know I m progressing?
You will have an opportunity to maintain an Individual Learning Plan and your tutor will discuss your progress and achievement with you throughout.

What will I need for the first session?
Writing materials are useful, and please bring reading glasses if you use them.
Are there any other costs?
No

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