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Appendix 1Key ModulesPIED1100 British Politics20 credits semester 2• Is ‘New Labour’ either new or Labour?• Is it Britain’s destiny to be always the‘awkward partner’ of Europe?• Did Mrs Thatcher save Britain from terminaldecline?• How democratic is Britain?Courtesy of the Independent (with thanks)The module aims to provide an introduction to British politics since 1945, focussing on key debatesabout the changing character and conduct of politics; the social and economic context of politics;political ideas and party alignments; Britain’s international position and constitutionaldevelopments. Topics covered include: the postwar consensus; the debate about British 'decline';Thatcherism; Blairism and New Labour; Britain and the world in the 20th century; Britain and theEU; social context of British politics; mass media and politics; democracy in Britain; constitutionalreform and the future of the UK.It provides a foundation for further study of British politics at levels 2 and 3, where key themes -including recent political history, British central government, local government, electoral politics,the parties, Britain and Europe - can be studied in depth in specialist modules.Those with little or no knowledge of British politics are encouraged to take this opportunity to boneup. A-level students will find an opportunity to extend the breadth and depth of their knowledge.Timing Weekly lectures Tues 1-2 Weekly seminars at a time to fit your timetable.Module Leader Dr Tim Heppell, email [provisionally] T.Heppell@leeds.ac.ukAssessment 1 x 3 hour examination (100%)Short Reading List:Marsh, D. (et al) (1997) Postwar British Politics In Perspective, Cambridge:PolityGamble, A. (1988) The Free Economy and the Strong State, London:MacMillanMorgan, K. (1999) The People’s Peace, Oxford: Oxford University PressKavanagh D and Morris D (1994) Consensus Politics10