Empire
the Controversies of British Imperialism
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more 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. You can use the hashtag #FLEmpire to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- The relationship between Empire and money
- The nature of violence within Empire
- The connection between race, religion and British imperialism
- The role of women in Empire and how attitudes to sex influenced British imperialism
- The significance of British imperial culture
- British decolonisation and the concept of ‘neo-imperialism’
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| Rating | 4.0★ based on 13 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | University of Exeter via FutureLearn |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Programming |
| Tags | History R |
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actions taken 200 years
I also noticed that it was largely revisionist, meaning it applied today's standards of morality with actions taken 200 years ago.
look at historic events
I would not recommend the course to anyone trying to look at historic events, but rather those interested in pot shooting the British government.
many never thought-about aspects
But it was still interesting, and, for an American, brought out many never thought-about aspects of Empire.
open up new perspectives
Really good course that open up new perspectives and makes you think about the controversies.
interested in pot shooting
makes you think
rather those interested
also found some
I also found some of the postings to be criticize everything at all times.
criticize everything at
interesting videos
Interesting videos, many articles, challenging discussions.
my view
My view of the legacy of Empire, and appreciation of its complexity, has risen as an outcome of this course.
really good
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| Rating | 4.0★ based on 13 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | University of Exeter via FutureLearn |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Programming |
| Tags | History R |
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