Everyday Life in Early Modern Scotland module (HY42060)
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Credits
30
Module code
HY42060
- Level 4
- Semester 1
- History - School of Humanities
- Coursework 100%
Convenor
Dr Alan MacDonald
Assessment
- Group presentation of 20 minutes (20%)
- Historiographical exercise, 2,500 words (30%)
- Research essay, 4,000 words (50%)
Module Aims
With a particular emphasis on using primary sources, this module gives students the opportunity to encounter the everyday in early modern Scotland.
- To introduce students to the theme of everyday life in history through its historiography
- To train students in reading primary sources for evidence of the everyday
- To develop students’ skills in research, collaborative work, project development, oral and written communication
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
- Knowledge of the range of themes in everyday life that have been studied by historians
- Awareness of the different source types that can be used for researching aspects of everyday life
- Understanding and appreciation of the social and cultural contexts which framed the everyday lives of early modern Scots
Skills
- Interrogation of and critical engagement with original sources to obtain insights into everyday life in early modern Scotland
- An ability to use historiography to support analysis of primary source material and provide context for engagement with primary evidence
- Working collaboratively to develop research skills with primary sources
- Development of an independent research project
Courses
This module is available on following courses: