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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : History

Undergraduate Course: Later Medieval England and its Neighbours: Celts, Normans, Angevins and the Development of an English 'Nation' (HIST10002)

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 areaHistory Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course examines the development of English society and politics in the context of contacts with the Continent and other regions and kingdoms of the British Isles from c.1100 to c.1450. It concentrates on two main themes: (i) the effect of continental dynastic ambitions of England's rulers on English politics and sense of identity; (ii) the contacts of England with its Celtic neighbours and the development of a sense of nationalism and independence within the British Isles as a whole.
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
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
i) Subject knowledge: To increase understanding of the political changes within the British Isles, and of ideas of 'national identity' in this period.
ii) Discipline skills: increase awareness of the historical evidence, how to handle it and the debates about it.
iii) Writing skills: develop through writing essays for the course.
Assessment Information
One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one two-hour examination paper (two-thirds of overall assessment).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Andrew Brown
Tel: (0131 6)50 3764
Email: Andrew.D.Brown@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Clare Guymer
Tel: (0131 6)50 4030
Email: clare.guymer@ed.ac.uk
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