ME5209 Sources and Source Criticism 2

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

TBC

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Module coordinator

Prof F E Andrews

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Module description

This core module addresses interpretation and criticism of medieval sources. It complements ME5203, and completes the relevant skills and source training by an extended paper, together with training in seminar presentation and discussion skills.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE ME5208

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour seminar (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

22

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

128

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.