WEA Course Information Sheet 2014-15

Course title: Scottish History: The Stewarts to the Hanoverians. Scottish History 1371 - 1707
Course reference: C2417499 / Tutor(s): Sean Worgan
Venue: St John’s United Reformed Church, Barnet / Fee: £82.95
Start date: 16/01/2015 / End date: 27/03/2015 / Day(s)/time(s): Friday, 2 pm
Number of sessions: 10 / Hours per session:
The first and last sessions will last 2.5 hours and will end at 16:30
Half Term break 20/02/15 / Level: 3
Title of qualification to be gained (if any):
Awarding body (if any):
Essential materials e.g. books and equipment to be provided by the student
notepad, stationary.
Course aims:
To chart the development of Scottish history from the Stewarts to the Hanoverians. To cover the main events and characters of Scottish history during this period.
Course description:
Who was the first Stewart king, why did Scotland and England fall out during the English Civil War,and what is the significance of the'nine of diamonds' playing card to Scottish history? If you want to know the answer to these and equally fascinating questions enrol on the above course today.
Any prior knowledge or entry requirements?
No, but some background knowledge of Scottish history would be useful.
Course content: what topics will the course cover?
From the early Stewarts to the Hanoverians, covering the early and later Stewarts, the Kirk, the Reformation, the Bishops’ War, the Glencoe Massacres and the Highland Clearances.
Teaching, learning and assessment methods: tick those to be used ü
Demonstration / Discussion / Group work / ü / Individual work
Project work / Research / Role play / Written work
Question and answer / ü / Activity outside class time / Observation / Practical work
Presentation / ü / Field trip / Other (state) Lecture
How will I receive feedback on my learning progress and achievement?
There will be a progress form to be filled in by the tutor at the end of the course. Also progress will be charted throughout via discussions, Q & As, completion of written exercises.
Learning outcomes: these are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the class. Students are encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1.Students will be able to identify the main players in Scottish history up to the Hanoverians.
2.Students will understand how individuals like John Knox shaped the development of Scottish history.
3.Students will be able to evaluate the Kirk’s role in Scottish History up to the English Civil War.
4.Students will understand what lay behind the Highland Clearances.
5.Students will be able to assess different monarchs in Scottish history.
Reading and information sources: Is any reading/preparation essential or desirable?
Reading is not essential, but is desirable. There are several good general histories of Scotland available, as well as more specific texts. A History of Scotland, by J.D. Mackie is very good. Websites are also a good source of information, Scotland’s History is very good for our period: www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scotlandshistory.
Suggestions for progression to further study or for using the skills and knowledge gained:
If demand were sufficient it might be possible to run a summer class on Scottish history after the Hanoverian period.
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