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Home : College of Humanities and Social Science : School of History and Classics (Schedule E) : History

Women in England, 1300-1700 (U01204)

? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : HCL-4-WE

The course is an investigation of the lives of women in England from 1300 to 1700, paying attention to differences of life-cycle stage and social status. In particular it will evaluate chronological change and consider the problems of different types of source material. Themes it will cover include the law, work, marriage, education and religion.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : A pass in a third level historical course or equivalent.

? Prohibited combinations : Medieval Women 1000-1500.

? Costs : None.

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Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
26/09/2005 14:00 15:50 Room 2.208, William Robertson Building Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 14:00 15:50 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, the student will have an understanding of the concerns and approaches of women's history and detailed knowledge of women's lives in late medieval and early modern England. The student will be able to engage in the critical analysis of complex historical questions at an advanced level, making effective use of both secondary and primary sources to reach independent judgements and to present arguments and information with clarity and coherence in both oral and written forms.

Assessment Information

Two essays of approx. 3000 words. Two examinations during the Summer diet, each of 2 hours. The first 20 credits will be made up of first semester essay (33%) plus first paper (66%). The second 20 credits will be made up of a second semester essay (33%) and a second paper (66%).

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Caroline Cullen
Tel : (0131 6)50 3781
Email : caroline.cullen@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Cordelia Beattie
Tel : (0131 6)50 3778
Email : Cordelia.Beattie@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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