Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module HIST50230: Northumbria in the Early Middle Ages I
Department: History
HIST50230: Northumbria in the Early Middle Ages I
| Type | Open | Level | 4 | Credits | 30 | Availability | Available in 2007/08 | Module Cap |
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Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- Historical Methods and Interpretation (HIST50130)
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- Introduction to the advanced study of the origin, political, social and economic structure, and cultural background of the Kingdom of Northumbria down to the Viking invasions of the late 9th century.
Content
- The module will explore: the origins of the kingdom, especially the relationship between Angles and Britons; textual and archaeological sources for the nature of its society; the role of the church and of conversion to Christianity; the stability or otherwise of its political and economic structures; the primary influences on its cultural development.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
Subject-specific Skills:
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 5 | Foretnightly | 1.5 hours | 7.5 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 292.5 | ||||
| Total | 300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay | 5000 words | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Discussion of work in progress
■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.