Plague, Politics and Protest: Rebellion and Society in Fourteenth-century England (U02756)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-U02736

The fourteenth century was a period of profound social upheaval: first famine, then the Black Death and successive plagues; periodic peasant rebellions; the deposition of two kings; the Hundred Years War with France, and the rise of England's first popular heresy, Lollardy. This course seeks to better understand the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 by situating it in its broader social, economic, political and religious contexts. Additionally, it looks at how various contemporary writers interpreted the events of 1381, from well-known writers such as Chaucer, Langland and Gower, to the often anonymous chroniclers.

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 : Not being delivered

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

All of the following classes

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course the student will have knowledge of key aspects of social, economic, political and religious changes in fourteenth-century England and be able to evaluate the different factors which contributed to the outbreak of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. The student will also have improved awareness of the nature and use of historical evidence and of the nature of history as argument. The student will be able to exercise critical judgement and convey findings in writing and orally and carry out assigned tasks in a group context.