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HI5002   Historical Sources and Skills 1

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

The aim of this module is to give students a chance to acquire two technical skills which they must have in order to embark on their chosen path of research, not just for the MLitt dissertation but also for possible future PhD work. There is no set syllabus. Each student chooses two from the available options which currently are (i) Bibliography (ii) Palaeography and Diplomatic (iii) Language Training - Latin and French are currently offered, but the School can secure teaching in any appropriate language currently taught in the University (iv) Archaeology (v) Archive Studies (vi) Quantitative and Computing Skills for historians. The module can therefore vary considerably and may be taught almost entirely within one department (such as Modern History or Mediaeval History) or in a number of different department. Two semesters are essential because of the need for time to cope with a great deal of new and rigorous scholarly work.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Lectures and seminars as appropriate up to 3 hours per week.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: New coursework: 6,000-word essay