War, Famine, Pestilence and Death? Early modern society in Scotland and England (U02509)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCL-3-WARFAM

The course aims to consider a period of British history that students tend to engage with through the dramatic events of reformation, civil war and revolution. Recent scholarship has sought to probe beneath political narratives dominated by social elites and investigate the day-to-day lives of early modern individuals, families and communities. In this course, Scotland and England will be given equal consideration and the emphasis will be on key themes rather than geo-political entities. This will give students a deeper understanding of British society in its formative period, while also introducing them to some of the debates within early modern European history.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? Pre-requisites : A PASS IN ANY FIRST LEVEL HISTORICAL COURSE OR EQUIVALENT AND ANY SECOND LEVEL HISTPORICAL COURSE OR EQUIVALENT. Visiting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at grade B or above.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Scottish History, (School of History and Classics, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Through critical analysis of secondary material, students will be expected to conduct informed discussions with one another and to develop their written skills. Use of accessible primary printed material is intended to encourage the formation of independent ideas and stimulate a desire to pursue further enquiry. Students will be guided towards over-arching historical themes that have relevancy not just to England or Scotland, but to early modern European society generally.

Assessment Information

The course will demand one 3,000-word essay (week 10) and one two-hour exam (May 2006). The essay will make up one-third of the final assessment. The exam will be worth two-thirds of the final assessment. Students can expect written feedback and individual consultation on their work.