'The Blessed Union' (James VI and I): The Uniting of the Kingdoms (U03261)

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

The course will approach the problem by looking first at the component parts of the British Isles which finally came together in 1603, and then by considering how they interacted. This is not so much a matter of embarking on British History, that new and fashionable historiographical concept. Rather, it is discussion of what was very obviously a major British Problem. The period covered will be the reign of James VI and I, 1567-1625, which will allow time for proper consideration of the nature of the three kingdoms and the principality of Wales before they were united in 1603. The second part of the course will analyse what happened when they did. And it will end by assessing how far the experience of Jamess reign was relevant to future survival or collapse.

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 of Studies are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel. 50 3783).

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
10/01/2008	11:10	13:00	Room G.03, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students enhance their problem-solving, oral and writing skills; they develop greater precision in thought and judgement; they develop a facility in studying comparative history; they develop team-working skills.