MO3422 The United States in Depression and War (1929 - 1945)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 9

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Planned timetable

TBC

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Module coordinator

Dr G A M Mitchell

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Module Staff

Dr G A M Mitchell

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Module description

This module examines the United States during the turbulent and difficult 1929-1945 period, with a particular emphasis on society, culture and politics. Topics to be examined include the Wall Street Crash and its immediate impact; the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt; impact of Depression and War on women and minorities and on the regions of the United States; the New Deal and its consequences; the art and culture; isolationism and the road to war; the Home Front and life for the forces during World War II; and the impact of this era on society as a whole.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS AT LEAST 60 CREDITS FROM {MO1007, MO1008, MO2008, HI2001, MH2002}

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

Re-assessment

4,000-word essay = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1x2 hour seminar and 1 office hour

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

280

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.