Undergraduate Course: Later Medieval England and its Neighbours: Celts, Normans, Angevins and the Development of an English 'Nation' (HIST10002)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The 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. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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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). |
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. |
Course Delivery Information
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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.
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Andrew Brown
Tel: (0131 6)50 3764
Email: Andrew.D.Brown@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Clare Guymer
Tel: (0131 6)50 4030
Email: clare.guymer@ed.ac.uk |
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