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.