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

Undergraduate Course: The Normans in Eleventh-Century Europe (HIST10262)

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 will focus on key historical developments in eleventh-century Europe, and on the role in them of the Normans, viz. the differing experiences of kings in different parts of Europe, the nature of lordly power, the opportunities for aristocratic conquests and colonization, reform of the church, and the rise of the crusading movements.
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, Personal Tutors 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 have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. Applicants should note that, as with other popular courses, meeting the minimum does NOT guarantee admission.

** as numbers are limited, visiting students should contact the Visiting Student Office directly for admission to this course **
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  20
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 172 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 67 %, Coursework 33 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) Learn enabled:  No Quota:  8
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 172 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 67 %, Coursework 33 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course it is intended that students will be able to demonstrate in a written examination and in course work as well as in class discussion:

- an understanding of key themes in the history of eleventh-century Europe
- an ability to analyse and to evaluate selected extracts from primary source material
- an ability to compare contemporaneous historical developments across national boundaries

Students will also demonstrate that they can:

- gather material independently on a given topic and organize it coherently in both written and oral form
- evaluate different types of source material and construct reasoned arguments based on them
- express themselves with clarity both orally and in writing
- organize their own learning, and manage their workloads to meet established deadlines
Assessment Information
The course will demand one 3000 word essay and one two-hour examination. The essay will make up one-third of the final assessment. The exam will be worth two-thirds of the final assessment.
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
One 3000 word essay and one two-hour 'take home' examination. The essay will make up one-third of the final assessment, the exam will be worth two-thirds of the final assessment.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNormans
Contacts
Course organiserDr William Aird
Tel: (0131 6)50 9968
Email: William.M.Aird@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Clare Guymer
Tel: (0131 6)50 4030
Email: clare.guymer@ed.ac.uk
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