Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module HIST50730: English Military History from the Conquest to the Fourteenth Century II
Department: History
HIST50730: English Military History from the Conquest to the Fourteenth Century II
| Type | Open | Level | 4 | Credits | 30 | Availability | Available in 2007/08 | Module Cap |
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Prerequisites
- HIST50530
Corequisites
- HIST50130
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- Continued study of English military history from the Conquest to the fourteenth century. This module will concentrate on the study of specific campaigns or operations, and will enable students to apply the knowledge acquired from Module I in a more extended way, normally leading on to work for the dissertation.
Content
- The module will extend the study of English military history from the Conquest to the fourteenth century by examining specific wars, campaigns and operations. Examples are: the civil war of Stephen's reign; the civil war of 1264-5; the Welsh or Scottish wars of Edward I; the 1346 Crecy-Calais campaign; the Black Prince's campaigns of 1355-6.
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 | Fortnightly | 1.5 hours | 7.5 | |
| Other: Unscheduled meetings as requested by the student | Variable | Variable | Variable | 2.5 | |
| Preperation and Reading Time | 290 | ||||
| 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.