Undergraduate Course: The Norman Conquest of England (HIST10162)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | History |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course will deal with the history of England and Normandy between c. 1042 and 1087, and it will be organised round four themes: first (laying the groundwork for the following weeks), political history considered through the principal narrative texts: the politics of King Edward's reign, the issue of the royal succession, the events of 1066, northern society, conquest, colonisation and revolt, King William's last years. Secondly, kingship and government are explored: royal rights and resources, the sheriffs, law and justice. Thirdly, centring on a study of Domesday Book, society and social change is considered. The fourth and last major theme is that of the Church. Ecclesiastical organisation, monastic life and piety and the changes after 1066 are considered. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | A pass in 40 credits of third level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783). |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| This course seeks to provide students with a good understanding of the Norman Conquest of England and its impact. In line with the other Honours courses of the subject area, this course enhances historical skills acquired by students in earlier courses by using a range of primary and secondary sources. Students will develop the skills needed to evaluate and analyse contemporary sources, and thus deepen their understanding of the raw materials of history and, by engaging with relevant historiographical debates, of the way successive generations have revised their views of their significance of the Norman Conquest. By their oral and written work they will further refine their verbal and written skills. To enable the achievement of these objectives, the course will have a seminar format and be limited to a size that will permit all students to participate actively in discussions. |
Assessment Information
| Two essays of 3,000 words each (one third of overall assesment); two two-hour examination papers (two-thirds of overall assessment). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Judith Green
Tel: (0131 6)50 3762
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Course secretary | Miss Clare Guymer
Tel: (0131 6)50 4030
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