| Unit name | Sex, Marriage, and Deviance in the Medieval and Early Modern Eras |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRSM0109 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Balserak |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit explores aspects of Western understandings of human relationships: marriage, family, sex, divorce, celibacy, and social notions of ‘deviance’ and the ramifications of all of these ideas. It examines sex as conceived of by the church, the law, and civil society in Medieval and Early Modern Europe. In considering views and practices which deviated from what was deemed appropriate, this unit will explore issues related to cross-dressing, gender, homosexuality and the like, and will examine how such conduct was dealt with by both church and state.
Aims:
(1)To provide a detailed introduction the sexual lives of Early Modern Europeans.
(2)To develop an in-depth understanding of the religious, cultural and institutional contexts informing this
(3)To develop the skills necessary for identifying and evaluating pertinent evidence/data in order to illustrate/demonstrate a cogent arguments
(4)To develop written presentation skills through the course assessment.
By the end of the unit students will have:
On successful completion of this unit students will have (1) developed a detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the sexual lives of Early Modern Europeans; (2) in-depth understanding of the religious, cultural and institutional contexts informing this; 3) demonstrated the ability to analyse and evaluate competing perceptions of this topic; (4) demonstrated the ability to identify and evaluate pertinent evidence/data in order to illustrate/demonstrate cogent argument; (5) displayed high level skills in evaluating, analysing, synthesising and (where apt) critiquing ideas.
Additionally (specific to level M), students will be expected to
(6) display high level skills in evaluating, analysing, synthesising and (where apt) critiquing images and ideas.
(7) apply existing analytical strategies to new evidence with flexibility and creativity
(8) demonstrate the capacity for independent research
Classes will involve a combination of long- and short-form lectures, class discussion, investigative activities, and practical activities. Students will be expected to engage with readings and participate on a weekly basis. This will be further supported with drop-in sessions and self-directed exercises with tutor and peer feedback.
One summative essay of 5000 words (100%). Measures ILOs 1-8
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
