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This course seeks to examine, by the use of a range of primary and secondary source materials, the relationship between war and society in later medieval Scotland (c. 1300-1550). Students will be invited to consider the multitude of ways in which war influenced people, society and state in the kingdom by focusing on five key themes: Scottish military activity; the people at war; memory and commemoration; ethics and chivalry; and politics and the state. The course brings together political, social and cultural history in its explorations, and throughout the investigation will be framed by broad international contexts and the latest interdisciplinary scholarship in war studies.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course seeks to investigate the interplay of war and society between 1296, when Edward I invaded and temporarily conquered the kingdom, and 1551, when another war aimed at English conquest (‘The Rough Wooings’) came to an end. The course seeks to examine key themes illustrating the impact of centuries of often existential military struggle on the Scottish kingdom, its people, society and culture. Careful investigation will be undertaken of a range of primary source materials, and there will be regular engagement with a broad spectrum of historiographical approaches. The course is organised around five themes, covered in two-week segments.
Firstly, the nature of the Scottish war effort, especially in its long struggles with England, is analysed. Secondly, the Scottish people at war will be considered, including neglected groups such as women, clergy and the lower orders. The third segment examines how war was commemorated in later medieval Scotland. A fourth area of investigation is martial culture and the ethics of war. Finally, in the fifth theme impacts of war on the political dynamics of the kingdom will be explored. These investigations cover many neglected angles in Scottish historical scholarship, and will enable participants to develop insights into lives, experiences, beliefs, identities, social structures, and politics under the strains of war. The course will be taught through seminars in which student participation will be encouraged and presentations will form an important part of class discussions. Assessments focus on developing the core historical skills of historiographical engagement, examination of primary source materials, and the development of interpretation based on careful consideration of relevant evidence.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 41 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback will be provided. |
Word Count | 3000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Articulate convincing analysis of different types of evidence, understanding and applying varied historical methodologies. |
| Factual | Apply | Demonstrate advanced understanding of the impacts of war on people, state and society in later medieval Scotland. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Engage creatively with conceptual approaches to the subject and apply advanced frameworks to historical interpretation. |
| Reflection | Create | Offer convincing and sophisticated historical interpretations on war and society in later medieval Scotland in verbal and written form. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,39 | Feedback Weeks | 26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,39 | |
| Feedback |
Verbal feedback on student performance will be provided in individual meetings. Written feedback will be provided on presentations and overall seminar contribution. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Apply | Demonstrate advanced understanding of the impacts of war on people, state and society in later medieval Scotland. |
| Reflection | Create | Offer convincing and sophisticated historical interpretations on war and society in later medieval Scotland in verbal and written form. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 29 | Feedback Weeks | 31 | |
| Feedback |
1,000-word comparative article review. Written feedback will be provided. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Apply | Demonstrate advanced understanding of the impacts of war on people, state and society in later medieval Scotland. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Engage creatively with conceptual approaches to the subject and apply advanced frameworks to historical interpretation. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 33 | Feedback Weeks | 35 | |
| Feedback |
1,000-word primary source exercise. Written feedback will be provided. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Articulate convincing analysis of different types of evidence, understanding and applying varied historical methodologies. |
| Factual | Apply | Demonstrate advanced understanding of the impacts of war on people, state and society in later medieval Scotland. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Apply | Demonstrate advanced understanding of the impacts of war on people, state and society in later medieval Scotland. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Articulate convincing analysis of different types of evidence, understanding and applying varied historical methodologies. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Engage creatively with conceptual approaches to the subject and apply advanced frameworks to historical interpretation. |
| Reflection | Create | Offer convincing and sophisticated historical interpretations on war and society in later medieval Scotland in verbal and written form. |
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