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CE5531: LAW AND LITERATURE AMONG THE CELTS AND ANGLO-SAXONS IN THE EARLY AND CENTRAL MIDDLE AGES (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

What was the function of law in the mediaeval world, and how were laws applied in society? In this course we will explore the rich legal literature which has survived from both England and the Celtic-speaking countries from the late sixth/early seventh century to the twelfth. This literature deals with almost every aspect of earlier mediaeval society. It is complemented by narrative and poetic literature which dwells on the ideal and the undesirable aspects of human nature. This course is devoted both to legal thought and to law operative in society, in both Celtic-speaking and English-speaking countries.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor David Dumville

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

A rich legal literature, at once ecclesiastical and secular, descriptive and prescriptive, has survived from both England and the Celtic-speaking countries from the late sixth/early seventh century to the twelfth. Almost by definition, this literature deals with almost every aspect of earlier mediaeval society. It is complemented by narrative and poetic literature which dwells, both by precept and by providing exemplars, on the ideal and the undesirable aspects of human nature and society. This course is devoted both to legal thought and to law operative in society, in both Celtic-speaking and English-speaking countries.

Further Information & Notes

This course will be available in 2014/15.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

A final paper of approx. 4,000 words, including references but excluding bibliography (100%), and a formative essay of approx. 1,000 words.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

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