Italy and the Mediterranean from Constantine to the Crusades (VS1) (U03517)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-IMCC VS1

A study of the economic, political, cultural and religious history of Italy from the fourth to the twelfth century in the context of developments in the wider Mediterranean world. Within a broadly chronological approach, certain thematic issues are addressed, such as problems of 'decline' and 'transformation', and the nature of regional and local identities. Major historiographical controversies are discussed and a range of primary sources are examined in translation.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U00081

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical course or equivalent. 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	Thursday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The students will gain an understanding of the political, economic, cultural religious history of Italy, a key area in early medieval history, and thus a wider knowledge of medieval society and culture. Students will be able to appraise differing views within historiographical controversies, able to exercise critical judgement in relation to both secondary and primary source material, convey conculsions orally and in writing, and carry out assigned tasks in a group context.