European Civilisation
The aim of this certificate is to provide an introduction to the diversity of European civilisation by examining the importance and influence of art, literature, music, philosophy, history and languages.
To complete the certificate (120 credits Level 1) you must gain a minimum of 60 credits in at least two of the European civilisation subjects, with the remaining 60 credits from courses in any subject of your own choice.
European Civilisation subjects
The choice of European Civilisation subjects are given below. Please note that the full programme of courses are offered over several years. To check which courses are available this year please look at the the Course Brochure. Click on the subjects below for detailed course information.
History of Art
- 1098E The art of the 20th century
- 1026E Dutch 17th century painting
- 1043E From Giotto to Gauguin
- 1NB7 The art of the 20th century
- 8TU7 Drawing and painting: composition
Literature
- Modern Drama
- The Modern Novel
- The Later Modern Novel
- The Rise of the Novel
- 1398E Literature in Scotland in the late 20th century
Classical Civilisation
Music
- The Language of Music I
- The Language of Music II
- 1082E Popular music studies - an introduction
- 2009E Popular music history
Philosophy
- Philosophies of the Ideal State
- 1058E Introduction to philosophy - reason and argument
- 1081E Philosophy and emotion
- 1080E Philosophical ethics of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
- Mind and World
- 1057E Introduction to philosophy of mind
History
- 1108E War, Reformation and Union - Scotland 1500-1715
- Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors
- Scottish Society and Economy in the 18th and 19th Centuries
- 1398E Literature in Scotland in the late 20th century
- The Ancient Celts
- Scottish Society and Economy in the 20th Century
- Scotland and America: Links and Influences, 1790-1990
- 1032E Emergence of the West c.300-c.700
- 1078E Nationalism and Unionism - Irish history 1845-1998
- 1097E Taking the cross - the Crusades 1095-1336