Undergraduate Course: Rome and the Caledonians (SCHI10054)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Scottish History |
Other subject area |
Archaeology |
| Course website |
http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/scothistory/undergraduate/
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
For many observers, past and present, Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall stand as enduring testimony to Free Caledonia, one of the rocks that, collectively across northern Europe, turned back the great tide of Classical civilization. For as long as Scottish history has been written, it has been taken for granted that the Caledonians were consistently, bitterly and energetically hostile towards Rome, and passionately committed to preserving their native ways from her influences. Stirring stuff: but is it based on anything other than patriotic or anti-imperial prejudice among much later commentators? This course explores Roman military, economic and diplomatic activity in northern Britain - and native responses to it - in the epoch of Roman government in Britain. Textual and material evidence is reviewed along with scholarly interpretations of it, with the objective of appreciating the extent to which northern Britain was free from, or affected by romanizing influences. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent (including Celtic Civilisation 1B) and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent (including Celtic Literature 2A).
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783).
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course it is intended that students will be able to:
- produce a sound and competent essay, in accordance with the common marking scale;
- demonstrate, by way of essay and examination, recognition of the potential and limitations of written and material evidence in pursuing the study of the Roman Iron Age in Scotland;
- demonstrate, by way of essay and examination, insight into the native societies and cultures of Roman Iron Age Scotland;
-demonstrate, by way of essay and examination, insight into Rome's strategies and effects in dealing with the Calidones and other northern British peoples;
- demonstrate the following transferable skills: independent gathering of relevant evidence pertaining to a posed problem; critical consideration of evidence in order to arrive at sound conclusions; evaluating the work of others, including peers; presenting evaluations and conclusions clearly in both written and oral form; independent management of personal timetable, workload and other priorities in order to meet established deadlines. |
Assessment Information
Students will submit an individual essay of 3000 words and sit a two-hour Degree Examination. The final mark will be composed of the essay mark, weighted at 33% of the final mark, and the exam mark, weighted at 67% of the final mark.
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Students will submit an individual essay, weighted as one-third of the final mark; and a take-home examination assignment, weighted as two-thirds of the final mark. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr James Fraser
Tel: (0131 6)50 3624
Email: james.e.fraser@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Clare Guymer
Tel: (0131 6)50 4030
Email: clare.guymer@ed.ac.uk |
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