This course introduces students in an interdisciplinary way to the key themes, ideological traditions and institutional settings in the history of Scottish political culture - broadly defined - since the Union of 1707. Students will encounter various different approaches to political culture, including those of history, political science and literary studies.

ten 2-hours seminars

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■ 1 essay of c. 3000 words (70%)

■ 1 seminar presentation (20%)

■ Seminar contribution (10%)

This course aims to

■ introduce students in an interdisciplinary way to key themes, ideological traditions and institutional settings in the history of Scottish political culture - broadly defined - since the Union of 1707

■ present different approaches to political culture, including those of history, political science, literary studies and the law.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

■ apply a knowledge of the key issues, ideologies and institutions of modern Scottish history and politics

■ identify interdisciplinary approaches to the study of politics, institutions and their wider hinterlands in both elite and popular culture.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.