Module manager: Charles Roe
Email: C.H.Roe@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Jul to 31 Aug View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
GPA of 2.5 (US) or equivalent and enrolled at a university
This module is not approved as a discovery module
In this course, you will uncover medieval records that chronicle extraordinary experiences, which in today's terms might be seen as supernatural. This module delves into the obscure corners of England's past, inviting you to engage with tangible historical texts that provide a window into these extraordinary events. This module challenges aspiring historians to apply their skills to events that might initially seem beyond belief.
This module aims to introduce some aspects of medieval history to students who may have limited or no previous experience in the field. It concentrates on challenges of interpretation around supernatural events which rarely appear in more modern European history and aims to help students develop a repertoire of skills for approaching those challenges in a nuanced way. It also aims to introduce students to the ways in which medieval historians can work with a limited range of evidence, and the skills which they employ to address that evidence when it is preserved in physical books.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. An awareness of the unique challenges posed by pre-modern history.
2. The ability to approach challenging pre-modern material sympathetically, with some knowledge of historical discussion on the ways pre-modern beliefs can be treated by historians.
3. An awareness of the methods employed by historians working with medieval archival documents.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. The ability to make a substantiated written argument which considers different approaches to a complex topic (Work-Ready).
2. The ability to understand unfamiliar cultural belief systems and their implications (Sustainability).
3. The ability to accurately reference an argument and support it with evidence (Technical).
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Seminar | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| Independent online learning hours | 15 | ||
| Private study hours | 43 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 42 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Student progress will be monitored through:
Observation of student participation in seminar discussions and in-class group tasks
One-to-one discussion with the tutor during the tutor’s office hours.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1000 word written assignment | 60 |
| Presentation | 10-minute group presentation | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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