The Normans in Eleventh-Century Europe (U03686)

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

The course will focus on key historical developments in eleventh-century Europe, and on the role in them of the Normans, viz. the differing experiences of kings in different parts of Europe, the nature of lordly power, the opportunities for aristocratic conquests and colonization, reform of the church, and the rise of the crusading movements.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course or equivalent and any second level historical course or equivalent. Before enrolling 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	Room 1.110, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course it is intended that students will be able to demonstrate in a written examination and in course work as well as in class discussion:

- an understanding of key themes in the history of eleventh-century Europe
- an ability to analyse and to evaluate selected extracts from primary source material
- an ability to compare contemporaneous historical developments across national boundaries

Students will also demonstrate that they can:

- gather material independently on a given topic and organize it coherently in both written and oral form
- evaluate different types of source material and construct reasoned arguments based on them
- express themselves with clarity both orally and in writing
- organize their own learning, and manage their workloads to meet established deadlines

Assessment Information

The course will demand one 3000 word essay and one two-hour examination. The essay will make up one-third of the final assessment. The exam will be worth two-thirds of the final assessment.