WEA Course Information Sheet 2014-15
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Course title: Dunstable in the 19th Century
Course reference:C2221175
Tutor(s): Anthony Woodhouse / Vivienne Evans
Venue: Priory House Tourist Info Centre Dunstable (Dunstable)
Fee: £48.00
Start date: 13/1/2015
End date: 24/3/2015
Day(s)/time(s): Tues 10:00
Number of sessions: 10
Hours per session: 1.5
Level: 3
Title of qualification to be gained (if any): n/a
Awarding body (if any): n/a
Essential materials e.g. books and equipment to be provided by the student
None.
Course aims:
To outline the infrastructure and eco-industrial development of Dunstable during the 19th century.
Course description:
During the 19th Century, Dunstable continued to develop industrially. We saw the emergence of
the mineral based and primary industries and the importance of the geology of the region became
important. Find out about this and the further development of social conditions and the
infrastructure of the town.
Any prior knowledge or entry requirements?
None.
Course content: what topics will the course cover?
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A simple introduction to the area's mineral resources of chalk, sand and clay.
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The extraction of these resources and the industries of whiting, lime burning, brick, tile and
cement making which grew from them.
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The provision of water, gas and drainage.
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The changes in social and living standards brought about.
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The decline of Dunstable’s industries.
Teaching, learning and assessment methods: tick those to be used 
Demonstration
 Discussion
Project work
Question and
answer
Research
Activity outside
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class time
Presentation
 Field trip
Role play
Individual
work
Written work
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Observation
Practical work
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Other (state)
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Group work
How will I receive feedback on my learning progress and achievement?
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Discussion with the tutor
An individual learning plan
Learning outcomes: these are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the
class. Students are encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Outline the factors that made Dunstable suitable for the industries that developed.
2. Recognise how the rise of industry and population lead to the development of the
infrastructure.
3. Give reasons for the decline of local industries.
4. Describe how the local geology affected the rise of industries in this area.
Reading and information sources: Is any reading/preparation essential or desirable?
Books and internet sources will be identified during sessions.
Suggestions for progression to further study or for using the skills and knowledge gained:
Students may wish to explore other courses on economics, industrial archaeology and industrial
history provided by the WEA, as well as universities and local colleges.
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