This course assesses the economic transformation of Scotland since 1914, and analyses changes in social conditions and structure, considering the extent to which the Scottish economy has been shaped by external (UK, European, and overseas) forces. It also examines the range of social, cultural and economic diversities contained within modern Scotland.

Lecture: one hour per week, Seminar: one hour per week. Please note this course does not run every session. For the current course list please see: http://www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/economicsocialhistory/honourscourselist

Historiographical analysis (1,000 words) 25%

Course Diary (1,500 words) 35%

Essay (2,000 words) 40%

1. To assess the economic transformation of Scotland since 1914.

1. To analyse changes in social conditions and structure in Scotland since 1914.

1. To consider the extent to which the Scottish economy has been shaped by external (UK, European, and overseas) forces.

1. To examine the range of social, cultural and economic diversities contained within modern Scotland.

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Discuss the nature and historical characteristics of contemporary Scottish economy and society.

1. Show an appreciation of the impact of historical forces in shaping economic and social conditions in Scotland.

1. Assess the impact of major exogenous shifts on a small open economy.

1. Consider the changing roles of class and political identity within the Scottish context over the period since 1914.

1. Situate the economic experience of twentieth century Scotland in both a UK and European context.