The Norman Conquest of England (U02817)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-4-NORMCON

The course will deal with the history of England and Normandy between c. 1042 and 1087, and it will be organised round four themes: first (laying the groundwork for the following weeks), political history considered through the principal narrative texts: the politics of King Edward's reign, the issue of the royal succession, the events of 1066, northern society, conquest, colonisation and revolt, King William's last years. Secondly, kingship and government are explored: royal rights and resources, the sheriffs, law and justice. Thirdly, centring on a study of Domesday Book, society and social change is considered. The fourth and last major theme is that of the Church. Ecclesiastical organisation, monastic life and piety and the changes after 1066 are considered.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : A pass in a third level historical course or equivalent.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
24/09/2007	14:00	15:50	Room 4.01, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

This course seeks to provide students with a good understanding of the Norman Conquest of England and its impact. In line with the other Honours courses of the subject area, this course enhances historical skills acquired by students in earlier courses by using a range of primary and secondary sources. Students will develop the skills needed to evaluate and analyse contemporary sources, and thus deepen their understanding of the raw materials of history and, by engaging with relevant historiographical debates, of the way successive generations have revised their views of their significance of the Norman Conquest. By their oral and written work they will further refine their verbal and written skills. To enable the achievement of these objectives, the course will have a seminar format and be limited to a size that will permit all students to participate actively in discussions.