Ideas and Politics in Contemporary Britain
As taught Spring Semester 2011
Dr Andrew Denham, School of Politics and International Relations
This resource presents the module handbook for the Ideas and Politics in Contemporary Britain module.
Overview of Module:
The aim of this module is to explain
and assess the nature and role of ideas and ideologies in British politics.
Specifically, it examines how and why the policies of the 'mainstream' parties
(Conservative, Labour and the Liberal Democrats) have been affected by ideas
and ideologies, on the one hand, and political pragmatism, on the other. It
also explores the ideas and ideologies of minor parties and ‘new social
movements’ and their role and significance for the study and practice of
politics in
Module Codes: M13115 (20
credits)
Suitable for study at: Undergraduate Level
Method and Frequency of Class: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week
Target Students: Undergrdauates from the Schools of Politics, Economics, History, Law, Sociology
and Social Policy.
There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that
enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be
cancelled without notice.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Offering
School: Politics and International Relations