M.A. in History Student Handbook 2011-2012
M.A. in History Student Handbook 2011-2012
M.A. in History Student Handbook 2011-2012
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which enables data to be mapped spatially, enabl<strong>in</strong>g patterns and distributions to be displayed and<br />
analysed.<br />
We will also have a brief look at how computers structure texts.<br />
Taught: Lent Term<br />
Assessment: 1) Spreadsheet and Database Assignment (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g commentary) (50%), 2) GIS<br />
assignment. <strong>Student</strong>s are encouraged to f<strong>in</strong>d datasets and materials relevant to their own <strong>in</strong>terests<br />
(50%).<br />
Core Read<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• Pat Hudson, <strong>History</strong> by Numbers (London: Edward Arnold, 2000).<br />
HIST451: Research<strong>in</strong>g Medieval and Early Modern <strong>History</strong><br />
Module Convenor: Professor Andrew Jotischky<br />
6:3 Pathway only<br />
Taught: Summer Term<br />
This module is designed to give a thematic overview to the key problems and<br />
debates <strong>in</strong> medieval and early modern history. It will focus on areas of historiographical controversy,<br />
such as power and rulership, the ‘Feudal Revolution’ of the 11th century, law and governance, the<br />
papacy and papal monarchy, religious beliefs and practices, dissent and heresy, social organization<br />
and social reform; <strong>in</strong>tellectual change, cultural <strong>in</strong>teractions and cultural change, and aspects of the<br />
transition from the medieval to the early modern world view. Specific content will be adapted to the<br />
research <strong>in</strong>terests and requirements of students tak<strong>in</strong>g the module. The emphasis throughout will be<br />
on changes and cont<strong>in</strong>uities across the period.<br />
Assessment: 5,000 word essay (100%) at the end of the module.<br />
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