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Undergraduate Course: Kings and Kindreds: Scotland, Wales and Ireland in the Later Middle Ages (SCHI10005)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaScottish History Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/scothistory/undergraduate/ Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations 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).
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting 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
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  25
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralSeminarChrystal Macmillan Building Seminar Room 41-11 11:10 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Wednesday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Chrystal Macmillan Seminar Room 4
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  3
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralSeminarChrystal Macmillan Building, Seminar Room 41-11 11:10 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Wednesday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Chrystal Macmillan Building, Seminar Room 4
No Exam 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)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Stephen Boardman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4035
Email: Steve.Boardman@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Clare Guymer
Tel: (0131 6)50 4030
Email: clare.guymer@ed.ac.uk
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