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Course Description
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Course Name
Women and Gender in Late Medieval England, c.1300-c.1500
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Host University
Queen Mary, University of London
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
History, Women's and Gender Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Credits: 15.0
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: NoneHaving established the religious and legal context in which women were operating, this module will explore the different stages in a woman¿s lifecycle, childhood and youth, married life and old age, most often as a widow. Attention will be paid to the different experiences of aristocratic and peasant women, rural and urban women. The alternative option of a life devoted to religion will be considered. Issues covered will include women¿s experiences of work, in both a rural and an urban environment, education, literacy and cultural patronage and the course will conclude with an examination of women on the margins of society, as criminals and prostitutes.
Assessment: 50.0% Examination, 50.0% Coursework
Level: 5
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