Interpretations in Scottish History module (HY51041)

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Credits

20

Module code

HY51041

This module will give you an advanced understanding of the major approaches to the history of Scotland from the early modern to the modern period.  The topics covered include:

  • Governing Scotland with and without a Parliament
  • Unearthing Scotland’s Early Modern Environment
  • The Nation’s weather: Hi+B11storical contributions to Climate Research
  • Famine, Poverty and Clearance: a Highland history
  • From town to city – and the networks of society

Assessment

This module is assessed as follows:

•          Essay (50%): 3,000 words

•          Skills exercise (50%): 3,000 words

Intended learning outcomes

  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of the main trends in the historical literature on Scotland’s past.
  • Ability to understand the key controversies in the historiography of Scottish history.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of some of the major historical sub-disciplines as applied to Scottish history.
  • Developed historiographical skills.
  • Advanced capacity for critical reasoning.
  • Developed, in depth understanding of complexities of historical analysis.
  • Sophisticated essay writing skills.

Convenor

Prof Graeme Morton 

Teaching

This is a seminar-based module, with weekly meetings. These will establish the framework and timetable for a systematic reading of key texts in the area. Students will be expected to discuss their work with other students in a seminar context.