Undergraduate Course: Gender and Sexuality in Early Modern Europe (HIST10279)
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 examines Early Modern gender and sexuality as historical and theoretical constructs. It explores how the definitions of gender and sexuality evolved and operated in the Early Modern period, and how these definitions expressed the concerns of a given culture in matters religious, social and political alike. The course will investigate themes such as procreation, birthing, and issues of legitimacy; religion, the body, and sexual desire; sexuality and magic; prostitutes and courtesans; women and learning; sexual politics and national identity; the development of medical studies and the physician=s interest in male and female sexualities; sexuality and disease; male and female homosexuality in its cultural and social contexts; the social and legal status of the hermaphrodite; the erotic and the exotic; cross-dressing and theatre; sex and violence. By gaining some historical perspective, students will be given the opportunity to reflect on past and present gender and social norms, confront themselves with deeply engrained society values, and gain an informed perspective on a key aspect of human society. |
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 |
Visting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at grade B or above.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure a place is available (Tel; 503783). |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 26 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | Seminar in room G.13 Doorway 4 Teviot Pl. | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Seminar - room G.13 Doorway 4 Teviot Pl. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 20 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will be required to demonstrate in their course work, written examination and oral presentations the following attributes:
- the capacity for analytical and critical thinking
- the ability to assess critically primary and secondary sources, understanding the challenges faced by historians when investigating the past
- the capacity to work independently on a research topic and demonstrate the ability to evaluate and use effectively the relevant information
- show an appreciation of, and respect for, different opinions
- be able to express themselves clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- the ability to produce well-argued, well-documented, and properly referenced coursework
- good time-management and the ability to organize the workload effectively so as to meet the established deadlines |
Assessment Information
The course will require one 3000 word essay and one two hour examination (April/May). The essay will make up one third of the final assessment. The examination will be worth two-thirds of the final assessment.
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
The course will require one 3000 word essay and one two hour take home exam paper. The essay will make up one third of the final assessment. The examination will be worth two-thirds of the final assessment. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Monica Azzolini
Tel: (0131 6)50 9964
Email: m.azzolini@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Tamsin Welch
Tel: (0131 6)50 3783
Email: twelch@staffmail.ed.ac.uk |
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