Undergraduate Course: Introduction to Medieval Europe 2 (VS1) (HIST08019)
Course Outline
School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Part-year visiting students only |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
History |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
This course provides an introduction to the history of medieval Europe, focusing on the period 950-1200. This 250-year period, often referred to as the central Middle Ages, is crucial in understanding the formation and growth of Europe. It is a period in which the political framework of Europe emerges, based around cities, kingdoms and empires, with the papacy becoming an international force. Christianity undergoes an intense period of religious reform and revival, which included the creation of new monastic orders and the take-off of the crusading movement. Key intellectual and cultural changes were manifested in the rise of the universities, gothic architecture, and increasing church influence on the areas of sex and marriage. |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 1 introductory level History. course 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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Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course it is intended that students will be able to:
demonstrate understanding of the key concepts of medieval history, specifically medieval European society and the changes that took place over the period 950-1200, by way of essay and examination;
demonstrate skill in research and writing by producing a sound and competent essay;
demonstrate, by way of critical source analysis, an awareness of the nature and use of historical evidence;
present evaluations and conclusions clearly in both written and oral form;
evaluate the work of others, including peers;
manage independently ones personal timetable, workload and other priorities in order to meet established deadlines. |
Assessment Information
Semester 1:
1) essay (25%)
2) tutorial work (10%)
3) source criticism (15%)
Take home exam (50%)
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Special Arrangements
None |
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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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Andrew Brown
Tel: (0131 6)50 3764
Email: Andrew.D.Brown@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Clare Guymer
Tel: (0131 6)50 4030
Email: clare.guymer@ed.ac.uk |
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