University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This option starts with a study of reactions to heresy in the medieval west and then compares this with the treatment of other social marginals.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass at least 60 credits from {ME1003, ME1006, ME2003, HI2001, MH2002}

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour seminar, plus 1 office hour.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 280

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 60%

Re-assessment: 4,000-word essay = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor F E Andrews
Module teaching staff: Prof F E Andrews

Intended learning outcomes

• Understand the difficulties of analysis dependent on elite-produced sources for the history of non-elites
• Demonstrate an awareness of contrasting historiographical approaches
• Appreciate of the impact of religious thinking on social and political exclusion