Female figures in Scottish history ADED11555

  • Academic Session: 2023-24
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 0
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No

Short Description

This course will examine five famous females in Scottish history: Mary, Queen of Scots; Flora MacDonald; Mary Slessor; Elsie Inglis; and Ethel Moorhead. We will discuss their lives as well as their reputations during their own lifetimes and since their deaths. We will learn how they have been portrayed, and sometimes manipulated, to suit the particular aims and ambitions of individuals and groups.

Timetable

Block 2

Weeks 1-5

2 hours per week for 5 weeks

Wednesdays 13.00-15.00

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

N/A

Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? No

Reassessments are normally available for all courses, except those which contribute to the Honours classification. For non-Honours courses, students are offered reassessment in all or any of the components of assessment if the satisfactory (threshold) grade for the overall course is not achieved at the first attempt. This is normally grade D3 for undergraduate students and grade C3 for postgraduate students. Exceptionally it may not be possible to offer reassessment of some coursework items, in which case the mark achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade. Any such exceptions for this course are described below. 

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ Focus on the reputations of important female figures in Scottish history over a lengthy period of time.

■ Develop an awareness of historiographical changes, and the importance that such factors as religion, political ambitions and national identity can have on historical interpretations.

■ Introduce students to pertinent contemporary sources.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to: 

■ Discuss the significant impact that contemporary political, economic, social and religious objectives and bias can have on the interpretation of historical figures.

■ Demonstrate familiarity with a range of relevant contemporary sources as well as the latest academic research on the topic.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Not applicable to a non-credit bearing course.