MS5101 Approaches to Medieval Studies 1

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

12.00 noon - 2.00 pm Tue.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof M Connolly

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Module description

The module is structured thematically in order to cover a range of themes essential to understanding multi-disciplinary approaches to the Middle Ages. Each seminar will explore a broad issue from a variety of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives, using selected texts, images and artifacts to anchor discussion.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Re-Assessment Essay = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour seminar.

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

170

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.