One 700 word research paper delivered both to the seminar group and submitted in writing. Weighted at 20% [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4]

One 1,800 word essay weighted at 80% [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4]

The course highlights the changing nature of the Anglo-American relationship, illustrating that today's 'Special Relationship', can be seen complex construct of accident rather than the more natural geo-strategic alliance it is more usually presented as. The course is focused around the period between independence and the end of the Second World War. Social, political and economic themes are all covered and lecture topics include the War of 1812, Industrialisation and Competition, Religion, Imperialism(s), along with cooperation in the First and Second World Wars. The aim of this module is to provide a clearer historical understanding of what has become one of the most important political alliances the world has known.

Library, where you will find relevant books, journals, newspapers and periodicals.
Internet, where you will find relevant Web sites.

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be avalable (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Kathleen Burke, Old World, New World: The Story of Britain and America (2009)
Hugh Brogan, The Penguin History of the USA. (1999)
Simon Schama, A History of Britain Vol3: The Fate of Empire 1776-2000 (2002)
George C Herring, From Colony to Superpower: US Foreign relations since 1776 (2009)

The module incorporates three inter-dependent learning strategies. The lecture programme introduces themes, developments, events and relationships in the Anglo American relationship. The seminars provide for follow up discussion and clarification of the themes, developments and events. Independent learning will be focused on directed reading and note-taking in preparation for lectures, an assessed presentation during the term and a final essay.