Medieval Scottish History (U03971)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HCA-1-U03971

The course aims to provide students with an introduction to the history of medieval Scotland, set within a wider medieval context. Lecturing focuses in particular on the formation and development of the Scottish kingdom and nation from the 7th to the 16th centuries. Through weekly tutorials, students are provided with preliminary insights into medieval sources and key debates among scholars ? vital preparation for those intending to study medieval and/or Scottish subjects in subsequent years of study.

Entry Requirements

none

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Medieval Scottish History (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 9 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
23/09/2008	15:00	16:00	Lecture Theatre 1, Appleton Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	15:00	15:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : All students will attend a weekly tutorial group, at a time and place to be determined.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course it is intended that students will be able to:
? produce a sound, properly referenced and analytical essay, in accordance with the common marking scale;
? produce a sound and properly referenced analysis of selected primary source material, in accordance with the common marking scale;
? demonstrate, by way of essay and examination, awareness of the key events in Scottish history prior to 1500;
? demonstrate, by way of essay and examination, an ability to read secondary sources in a critical manner;
? demonstrate the following transferable skills: independent gathering of relevant evidence pertaining to a posed problem; critical consideration of evidence in order to arrive at sound conclusions; evaluating the work of others, including peers; presenting evaluations and conclusions clearly in both written and oral form; independent management of personal timetable, workload and other priorities in order to meet established deadlines.