Later Medieval England and its Neighbours: Celts, Normans, Angevins and the Development of an English 'Nation' (HI0008)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-LMEN

The course examines the development of English society and politics in the context of contacts with the Continent and other regions and kingdoms of the British Isles from c.1100 to c.1450. It concentrates on two main themes: (i) the effect of continental dynastic ambitions of England's rulers on English politics and sense of identity; (ii) the contacts of England with its Celtic neighbours and the development of a sense of nationalism and independence within the British Isles as a whole.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical course or equivalent. Visiting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at Grade B or above. Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (tel. 503783).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2008	14:00	15:50	Lecture Theatre, Old High School	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

i) Subject knowledge: To increase understanding of the political changes within the British Isles, and of ideas of 'national identity' in this period.
ii) Discipline skills: increase awareness of the historical evidence, how to handle it and the debates about it.
iii) Writing skills: develop through writing essays for the course.