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Course Description
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Course Name
Medieval London: Pubs, Plague-pits and Cathedrals
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Host University
Queen Mary, University of London
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
European Studies, History
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Credits: 15.0
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: NoneTaught by seminars, site visits and museum sessions, this course introduces students to life in medieval and renaissance London. The central themes of royal power, gender, marginality, the Black Death and popular revolt, will be studied in class and in the streets of London. Students will visit key monuments of medieval London (such as Westminster Abbey), trace the path of rebels in 1381, or handle medieval and early modern artifacts in the Museum of London. Sites, monuments, topography and artifacts will lead to a new understanding of politics, devotional practices, trade and family life. Please note that this module involves class visits to various locations in London. When timetabling please allow yourself an hour¿s travel time either side of the class.
Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 5
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