CLST2612 - Scottish Identity, History and Culture

Semester 2, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Prof Anders Ahlqvist

Description

This unit will examine key defining moments in the history of Scottish self-awareness from the Picts to the Enlightenment. Topics may include internal conflict between different groups with different languages, external conflict with the country's nearest neighbours and cultural changes that arose from Scotland's part in the wider events of Europe such as the Reformation. It will concentrate on teaching students to use a variety of primary sources written, artistic and archaeological to elucidate problematic aspects of Scotland's culture.

Assessments

1x3000wd essay (50%), 1x2000wd exam (30%), 1x1000wd tutorial presentation (20%)

Classes

2x1-hr lectures/week,
1x1-hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

18 Junior credit points

Additional Information

This unit is available as a designated 'Advanced' unit to students enrolled in the BA (advanced) degree program

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