Undergraduate Course: Kings and Kindreds: Scotland, Wales and Ireland in the Later Middle Ages (SCHI10005)
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 |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/scothistory/undergraduate/ |
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| Course description |
The course compares the way in which the native Celtic aristocracies of the British Isles responded to the political, economic and cultural pressures and opportunities created by the burgeoning power and ambition of the emergent 'national monarchies' of England and Scotland. Within this broad framework the course focuses on a number of specific themes such as the decay of native kingship, the success or failure of attempts at aristocratic integration, and the emergence of minority political cultures whose key features were a sense of decline and exclusion. |
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 and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent.
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.
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| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Aims and Objectives
to promote scholarly and detailed investigation of issues in later medieval 'British' History.
to promote an awareness of historical processes which cross the boundaries of 'national' history.
to trace the origins of dominant and 'minority' political cultures in medieval 'Britain'.
to illuminate the development of stereotypical representations of race and culture in an historical context.
to develop analytical skills in the assessment and interpretation of contemporary sources.
to encourage debate, initiative and experimentation with, and reflection upon, ideas.
to encourage cooperation among students through group discussions and projects. |
Assessment Information
One two hour exam paper (two thirds)
One 3000 word essay (one third) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Stephen Boardman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4035
Email: Steve.Boardman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Clare Guymer
Tel: (0131 6)50 4030
Email: clare.guymer@ed.ac.uk |
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