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Postgraduate Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module HIST58530: Durham Cathedral in the Norman Age
Department: History
HIST58530: Durham Cathedral in the Norman Age
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 30 | Available in 2007/2008 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of an aspect of the development of Durham cathedral as a building and as an institution from its first foundation to the end of the pontificate of Ranulf Flambard (1099-1128), with regard also to developments down to the pontificate of Hugh de Puiset (1153-95) where these are of particular relevance. A programme of independent bibliographical research and reading focused on a particular theme or area of research to be selected according to the special interests of particular students and leading to an essay to be defined on the basis of that reading.
Content
- the character of the ecclesiastical community of Durham before 1083 and the impact of the Norman conquest
- the design of the cathedral in all of its aspects
- the development of the priory's library, especially in the light of surviving manuscripts
- the organisation on the post -1083 priory and its relationship to the bishops
- the powers and rights of the bishops and their political position
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 | 9 | Weekly | 1 hour | 9 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 291 | ||||
| Total | 300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100% | Essay | 5000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
There is no seperate formative assessment, but at least one initial draft of the summative essay will be handed in for comment. The tutor will provide regular oral feedback on 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.