MO3914 - Restoration, Revolution, Union and Rebellion: Scotland 1660-c.1760

Academic year

2022 to 2023 (Semester 2)

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 9

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Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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Module coordinator

Dr D J Patrick

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Module Staff

Dr Derek Patrick

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Module description

From 1660 to c.1760 Scotland witnessed the restoration of the Stewart monarchy, revolution, dynastic change, a contentious parliamentary union with its near neighbor, England, and a series of Jacobite rebellions that threatened the stability of the state. The module, although concentrating on events in Scotland, will consider events in both the wider British and European context, reflecting on Scotland's place in the regal union and the rationale for and implications of incorporating union in 1707. Considering a broad range of primary and secondary sources the module will chart the social, economic, political and religious changes that affected Scotland and its people. The module encompasses a detailed survey of key events 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.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1x1-hour lecture (x11 weeks) and 1x1.5-hour seminar (x11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

28

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

Guided independent study hours

273

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 demonstrate comprehension of the nature of evidence and the ways in which different writers manipulate it to advance different arguments.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to read widely and critically to inform their own independent thought.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of events in Scotland from the Restoration to the aftermath of the '45 Jacobite Rising.