Europe Transformed: People and Power, AD 1000-1600

University of Reading

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Europe Transformed: People and Power, AD 1000-1600

  • Host University

    University of Reading

  • Location

    Reading, England

  • Area of Study

    Archaeology

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • ECTS Credits

    10
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    6
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    8

  • Overview

    Module Provider: Archaeology
    Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
    Level:5
    Terms in which taught: Spring term module
    Pre-requisites:
    Non-modular pre-requisites:
    Co-requisites:
    Modules excluded:
    Module version for: 2016/7
    Summary module description:
    This single-term module gives students an appreciation of how archaeology has changed our understanding of the major social, economic and cultural changes in western Europe in the Later Middle Ages (AD1000-1600). It is taught in lectures with subsidiary seminars, and is assessed by an essay and a written examination.
    Aims:
    This module aims to provide students with an understanding of how archaeological evidence has changed the interpretation of society and economy of northern Europe between c. 1000 and 1600.
    Assessable learning outcomes:
    By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:
    - identify and discuss the main issues and events of the period
    - demonstrate an understanding of how archaeology engages with other disciplines to reconstruct the middle ages, and an awareness of the diversity of sources used by medieval archaeologists
    - identify and compare developments in Britain and continental northern Europe
    - organise their material and construct an effective argument in writing, both in coursework essays and examination answers.
    Additional outcomes:
    This module also aims to develop oral communication skills, team-working and problem-solving in group seminars, and students will also have the opportunity for self-study.
    Outline content:
    The module covers the period from c. 1000 - c. 1600 and will review the impact archaeology has had on the study of the later middle ages. The following themes - the rural landscape, urbanisation, the practice of religion, death, health and standards of living, fortification and industry - will be approached through a consideration of the lifestyles of the main socio-economic groups of the medieval population: those who laboured, who prayed, who fought and who traded.
    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    Lectures and two seminars to discuss particular topics/issues (both of which will be based on guided self-study). You will receive feedback for your seminar contribution and your essay. There is a revision class in the Summer term. You will also be expected to devote a further 170 hours in guided study, for example 30 hours reading and note taking from key texts each week; 30 hours in reading and writing your essay; 90 hours in background and reinforcement reading for lectures (e.g. 9 hours per topic); 20 hours revision; 2 hours examination in the Summer Term.
    Introductory Reading
    Carver, M. and Klapste, J. (eds) 2011. The Archaeology of Medieval Europe, Vol 2; Twelfth to Sixteenth Centuries AD.
    Austin, D. and Alcock, L. (eds) 1990. From the Baltic to the Black Sea: Studies in Medieval Archaeology.
    Contact hours:
    Spring
    Lectures 16
    Seminars 4
    Guided independent study 150
    Total hours for module 170
    Summative Assessment Methods:
    Method -Percentage
    Written exam 40
    Written assignment including essay 60
    Requirements for a pass:
    A mark of 40% overall

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