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This course examines Scotland in the last two centuries of its dynastic independence. Organised chronologically, it will address the rule of the realm under the Stewart dynasty. Kingship, nobility and the exercise of power on the national, regional and local levels will form major themes of this course. It will also examine regicide, regency, and resistance to authority, the relationship between crown, church and nobility, and the development of governmental institutions and offices. Attention will also be given to exploring social and political change, especially with regard to landowners and other power-holders. In addition, the course offers a window into the day-to-day life of a Scottish town in this period, through study of Aberdeen’s late medieval records and recent research using these records.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
This course examines Scotland in the last two centuries of its dynastic independence. Organised chronologically, it will address the rule of the realm under the Stewart dynasty. Kingship, nobility and the exercise of power on the national, regional and local levels will form major themes of this course. It will also examine regicide, regency, and resistance to authority, the relationship between crown, church and nobility, and the development of governmental institutions and offices. Attention will also be given to exploring social and political change, especially with regard to landowners and other power-holders. In addition, the course offers a window into the day-to-day life of a Scottish town in this period, through study of Aberdeen’s late medieval records and recent research using these records.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written and verbal, using private meetings and marking forms. |
Word Count | 3000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Articulate convincing analysis of different types of evidence, by developing a clear, balanced, scholarly argument |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the strength of an argument and counter-arguments |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the social and political history of Scotland in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries |
| Reflection | Analyse | Critically reflect on the process of research and writing for assessments and class preparation and participation. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Appraise critically primary source materials and secondary scholarship |
| Reflection | Understand | Demonstrate improved verbal and written expression skill |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
1000-word research assignment. Feedback will be written and verbal, using private meetings and marking forms. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Articulate convincing analysis of different types of evidence, by developing a clear, balanced, scholarly argument |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the strength of an argument and counter-arguments |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the social and political history of Scotland in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries |
| Reflection | Analyse | Appraise critically primary source materials and secondary scholarship |
| Reflection | Understand | Demonstrate improved verbal and written expression skill |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | Word Count | 3000 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Articulate convincing analysis of different types of evidence, by developing a clear, balanced, scholarly argument |
| Reflection | Analyse | Appraise critically primary source materials and secondary scholarship |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the strength of an argument and counter-arguments |
| Reflection | Understand | Demonstrate improved verbal and written expression skill |
| Reflection | Analyse | Critically reflect on the process of research and writing for assessments and class preparation and participation. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the social and political history of Scotland in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries |
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