Undergraduate Course: Intellectual History from Antiquity to the Renaissance (HIST10197)
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 |
History |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course will introduce students to the foundations of western intellectual history. It will move from key texts of Antiquity to those of the Renaissance, such as Plato's Republic, Augustine's City of God, Machiavelli's Prince and Thomas More's Utopia. These authors asked fundamental questions such as 'what is the good life for human beings', 'what is the relationship between the individual and the state, and between the temporal and spiritual realms?' They developed fascinating theories of virtue, freedom, and the nature, necessity and dangers of political authority. The course will explore all these fascinating ideas in their historical contexts. |
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. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 25 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | | 1-11 | | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Seminar - Rm. 2.11 Appleton Tower |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 20 sides | |
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 2 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | | 1-11 | | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Seminar - Rm. 2.11 Appleton Tower |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| A central aim of this course is to introduce students to the study of intellectual history in general. It is also intended as an introduction to several of the most influential texts and currents of thought in European intellectual history, from classical antiquity to the sixteenth century. Students who complete the course successfully will acquire an ability to read and analyze conceptually challenging primary texts, and to draw on contextual information to inquire into the historical meaning of these texts. |
Assessment Information
One essay of about 3000 words ( one third of overall assessment); one two hour examination paper (two-thirds of overall assessment)
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one take home examination (two thirds of overall assesssment). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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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 Wells
Tel: (0131 6)50 3777
Email: andrew.wells@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Tamsin Welch
Tel: (0131 6)50 3783
Email: twelch@staffmail.ed.ac.uk |
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