Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism

Online Course

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Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism

What is the course about?

Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism
The course Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism is an online class provided by University of Exeter through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

The British Empire continues to cause enormous disagreement among historians. Find out why and join the debate.

Course description
  • Explore the British Empire through six controversial themes
  • 6 weeks
  • Over six weeks, we’ll explore the British Empire through six themes – money, violence, race, religion, gender and sex, and propaganda. You’ll get to hear the stories of the fascinating individuals who contributed to both its rise and fall.
  • Along the way, you’ll be able to debate the questions these themes raise with learners from around the world, and draw your own conclusions.
  • You can start to explore the Empire and find out more about the Centre for Imperial and Global History on its blog, Imperial & Global Forum, or by following @ExeterCIGH on Twitter.
  • Identify key themes through which the controversies of British Imperialism can be explored
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of British Imperialism through debate and contributions to the learning community
  • Develop your understanding of British imperialism
  • This course is intended for anyone with an interest in imperial history. It doesn’t require any reading before you start or previous experience of studying the subject.
  • University of Exeter
  • The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university. It combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction.

Prerequisites & Facts

Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism

Course Topic

Personal Success, Teacher Training, Teaching & Academics

University, College, Institution

University of Exeter

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism

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Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism
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School: University of Exeter
Topic: British History, History