EC243-Economic History

Module Provider: School of Politics, Economics and International Relations
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites: EC113 Introductory Microeconomics and EC114 Introductory Macroeconomics or EC113NU Introductory Microeconomics and EC114NU Introductory Macroeconomics
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: EC201 Intermediate Microeconomics and EC202 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Andrew Primmer
Email: a.t.primmer@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module explains how the world economy got to be where it is today, focusing on significant periods of economic change from the commercial revolution of the medieval period through to the modern digital revolution.

Aims:

To give a good understanding of key periods of economic history and to help to develop students’ communication skills, particularly their abilities to organise and explain arguments in writing.

Assessable learning outcomes:

An understanding of evolution of the world economy during key periods of history. 

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

By the end of the module students will have acquired a broad understandingan understanding of key periods of economic change from the commercial revolution of the medieval period through to the modern digital revolution.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module will be made up of ten two-hour lectures and three one-hour seminars.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures		20	2
Seminars		3
Guided independent study:		159	16
Total hours by term	0	182	18
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	70
Written assignment including essay	30

Summative assessment- Examinations:
One 2-hour unseen written paper.
Part 2 examinations are held in the Summer term.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

One essay (2,000 words) - weight 30%

Formative assessment methods:

The seminars may involve students completing set exercises.

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A minimum overall mark of 40%.

Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination for all modules takes place in August/September of the same year.
Re-assessment is by examination only; coursework is not included at the second attempt.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  

4) Printing and binding:  There may be optional costs associated with photocopying or printing sources listed on the reading list relating to this module. Please note that the Library charges approximately 5p per photocopy.

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  

Last updated: 30 March 2023