2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LISS1064 Miracles and Magic in Medieval England

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Charles Roe
Email: C.H.Roe@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jul to 31 Aug View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

GPA of 2.5 (US) or equivalent and enrolled at a university

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

In this course, you will uncover medieval records that chronicle extraordinary experiences, which in today's terms might be seen as supernatural. This module delves into the obscure corners of England's past, inviting you to engage with tangible historical texts that provide a window into these extraordinary events. This module challenges aspiring historians to apply their skills to events that might initially seem beyond belief.

Objectives

This module aims to introduce some aspects of medieval history to students who may have limited or no previous experience in the field. It concentrates on challenges of interpretation around supernatural events which rarely appear in more modern European history and aims to help students develop a repertoire of skills for approaching those challenges in a nuanced way. It also aims to introduce students to the ways in which medieval historians can work with a limited range of evidence, and the skills which they employ to address that evidence when it is preserved in physical books.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. An awareness of the unique challenges posed by pre-modern history.
2. The ability to approach challenging pre-modern material sympathetically, with some knowledge of historical discussion on the ways pre-modern beliefs can be treated by historians.
3. An awareness of the methods employed by historians working with medieval archival documents.

Skills outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. The ability to make a substantiated written argument which considers different approaches to a complex topic (Work-Ready).
2. The ability to understand unfamiliar cultural belief systems and their implications (Sustainability).
3. The ability to accurately reference an argument and support it with evidence (Technical).

Syllabus

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Fieldwork	1	8.00	8.00
Fieldwork	1	10.00	10.00
Seminar	8	3.00	24.00
Independent online learning hours			15.00
Private study hours			43.00
Total Contact hours			42.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored through:
Observation of student participation in seminar discussions and in-class group tasks
One-to-one discussion with the tutor during the tutor’s office hours.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	1000 word written assignment	60.00
Presentation	10-minute group presentation	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

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

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