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2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HIST1060 Faith, Knowledge and Power, 1500-1750

20 creditsClass Size: 84

Module manager: Dr Alex Bamji
Email: A.Bamji@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module provides an introduction to some of the central issues in the study of early modern history.In the period between 1500 and 1750, Europe was transformed by the fragmentation of Western Christianity, an information and media revolution fuelled by the spread of literacy and printing, and changing socio-economic structures which fundamentally reshaped everyday lives and the relationship between rulers and ruled.The module will trace a path from the Reformation to the Enlightenment, focusing on three themes: - religious conflict and controversy, - cultures of knowledge, - and order and disorder in early modern society.Encounters and interactions with non-European societies will be studied to reveal how Europe was becoming part of a global economy and society. Tutorials will introduce students to the diverse range of primary sources which are available for the study of early modern history, facilitating engagement with the ideas and beliefs of people living at this time.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- assess the nature and impact of religious reform on different geographical contexts;
- show familiarity with diverse traditions, cultures and transformations of knowledge in the period;
- understand the consequences of political, economic, social and cultural change for the framework of life and the structure of society;
- demonstrate awareness of the relationship between Europe and the wider world in this period.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have:
- developed discussion and analytical skills;
- developed their ability to interpret primary source material;
- developed research and essay-writing techniques;
- developed skills of historiographical survey;
- enhanced skills of VLE discussion and posting.


Syllabus

Block 1: Religious conflict and controversy
1. Protestantism, protest and religious reform
2. Catholicism: reformation and renewal
3. Christian encounters with Judaism and Islam

Block 2: Order and disorder in early modern society
4. Households, families and gender
5. Crime, deviance and the law
6. Race
7. Commerce, consumption and cultural exchange

Block 3: Cultures of knowledge
8. Communication: manuscript, print and oral cultures
9. From testimony to evidence: the 'Scientific Revolution'
10. Faith, reason, scepticism: Enlightenment debates

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture111.0011.00
Tutorial111.0011.00
Private study hours178.00
Total Contact hours22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

- Researching, preparing and writing assignments
- Undertaking set reading
- Self-directed reading around the topic
- Exam preparation and revision
- Consultation of VLE materials and electronic resources.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will be monitored throughout the course on class participation and non assessed work which will be completed throughout the duration of the module teaching. Students will also be given the opportunity to contribute to VLE discussion forum, and their postings and contributions will be monitored by the module tutors. Formal assessment will be monitored as detailed below.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Computer ExerciseVLE source commentry posting10.00
Tutorial PerformanceStudent's participation in class discussions and presentations across the duration of the module10.00
Essay2,000 word assessed essay to be submitted by noon Monday Week 830.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 00 mins50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 05/08/2019

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