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ME3407 Courtroom Dramas: Literature, Law and Lordship

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Before taking this module, students must have satisfied the Honours entry requirements established by the School of History

Planned timetable

TBC

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module Staff

Prof J Hudson

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This option examines the literary, socio-political and legal culture of the secular aristocracy in England and Northern France during the twelfth century, with particular concentration upon the vernacular literature of the period. It considers honour and shame; the sources and uses of seigniorial power, kinship and family; gender; love and other emotions; counsel; violence and peace making; courtroom skills and procedures.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE, STUDENTS MUST HAVE SATISFIED THE HONOURS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE SCHOOL OF HISTORY.

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour seminar (x 10 weeks) and 1 office hour (x 10 weeks)

Intended learning outcomes

  • Develop use of social and cultural anthropology
  • Demonstrate Increased historiographical awareness, and capacity for historiographical debate
  • Develop independent study in a group context