Undergraduate Course: The Fall of Rome (HIST10005)
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 | A study of a) the causes and consequences of the fall of the Roman Empire in the West and b) historiographical interpretations of the event from the middle ages to the present. It will offer analysis of the key issues involved, such as the weaknesses of Late Roman society and government, the impact of Christianity, the emergence of local cultures, the causes and nature of the migrations (both Germanic and nomadic), 'barbarian' settlement and Roman techniques of accommodation and the survival of Roman culture, law and traditions in the successor kingdoms. Use will be made of relevant source material in translation. A considerable part of the course will be devoted to explanations of Rome's fall in the Renaissance, Enlightenment and modern periods. |
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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, Personal Tutors 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
| The course aims to impart general skills in historical analyses and transferable skills, such as articulate oral presentation, ability to present written work clearly and well, time management, and the collection, organisation and analysis of complex material.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Fall Rome |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Tom Brown
Tel: (0131 6)50 3761
Email: T.S.Brown@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Clare Guymer
Tel: (0131 6)50 4030
Email: clare.guymer@ed.ac.uk |
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