160298 VO Early Scottish History AD 84 - 1263 (2009W)
Mons Graupius to the Battle of Largs
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Language: German
Examination dates
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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 07.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 14.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 21.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 28.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 04.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 11.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 18.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 25.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 02.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 09.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 16.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 13.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 20.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 27.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
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Aims, contents and method of the course
In the early Middle Ages the area of modern Scotland was home to population groups of different linguistic and cultural background. This course will explore the multi-faceted relationships between Picts, Dál Riata, Britons, Angles and Vikings. We will examine the historical developments, as well as the factors involved in the emergence and transformation of political and ethnic identities.
Assessment and permitted materials
Written exam at the end of term
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
To begin we will offer an introduction to relevant historic, archaeological and linguistic sources. To ensure a critical use of these sources, theoretic frameworks and methodological approaches will be presented via an analysis of current scholarly debates.
Examination topics
Lecture; Power Point presentation.
Reading list
ALCOCK, Leslie 2003, Kings and Warriors, Craftsmen and Priests in northern Britain AD 550-850. Edinburgh.
ARMIT, Ian 1996, The Archaeology of Skye and the Western Isles. Edinburgh.
BATEY, Colleen und GRAHAM-CAMPBELL, James 2002, Vikings in Scotland: an archaeological survey. Edinburgh.
COWAN, Edward J. und McDONALD, Russel A. 2000, Alba. Celtic Scotland in the Middle Ages. East Linton.
FRASER, James E. 2009, From Caledonia to Pictland. Scotland to 795. Edinburgh.
WOOLF, Alex 2007, From Pictland to Alba, 789-1070. Edinburgh.
ARMIT, Ian 1996, The Archaeology of Skye and the Western Isles. Edinburgh.
BATEY, Colleen und GRAHAM-CAMPBELL, James 2002, Vikings in Scotland: an archaeological survey. Edinburgh.
COWAN, Edward J. und McDONALD, Russel A. 2000, Alba. Celtic Scotland in the Middle Ages. East Linton.
FRASER, James E. 2009, From Caledonia to Pictland. Scotland to 795. Edinburgh.
WOOLF, Alex 2007, From Pictland to Alba, 789-1070. Edinburgh.
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