ME1901 - The Medieval British Isles, 1100-1500

Academic year

2022 to 2023 (Semester 2)

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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SCQF level

SCQF level 7

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Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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Module coordinator

Dr C A McGladdery

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Module Staff

Dr Christine McGladdery

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Module description

The development of the British Isles from the period following Norman conquest and settlement in the late eleventh century will be examined through the emergence of the independent kingdoms of Scotland and England, in addition to developments in Wales and Ireland. This module encompasses an overview of key political, social, religious, economic and cultural changes in these regions from the twelfth to the fifteenth centuries, with seminars focused on specific themes, topics and sources.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

Students must have gained entry to the part-time evening degree programme.

Anti-requisites

In selecting this module, students must have not taken SC1901 and MO1006

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 1-hour lecture and 1 x 1.5-hour tutorial (12 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

30

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

Guided independent study hours

168

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate the analytical skills necessary for the critical evaluation of sources, both primary and secondary.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to construct informed and coherent arguments for presentation in both spoken and written form.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to express opinions and listen to and be respectful of opinions expressed by others, formulating effective responses.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of the nature of evidence and the ways in which different writers manipulate it to advance particular arguments.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to read widely and critically to inform their own independent thought.