HIS33160

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of late sixteenth-century French society, particularly through the interaction of the French Protestants with the State.
Evaluate the changes the introduction of Protestantism brought to France and the different approaches the crown took to dealing with the Protestants.
Examine and critically evaluate primary sources in their literary, religious and historical contexts, understanding their strengths and limitations.
Demonstrate the ability to formulate and achieve a piece of critical and reflective historical writing, using independent research and critical analysis of a wide range of primary sources in particular.
Engage in independent and group work in seminars, developing confidence and skills through debating issues, communicating (presenting) and discussing complex concepts.
Analyse and evaluate the contributions made by scholars to historiographical debates, constructing arguments on these.
Engage in critical reflection on their own learning and performance, taking increased ownership of this process and working independently.

Indicative Module Content:

This module will address such topics as:
- Kingship and the court in sixteenth-century France
- Rise of Protestantism in France
- Provincial and national conflict during the Wars of Religion
- Different state approaches to Protestantism (such as toleration, warfare, royal edicts and peace-making in practice)
- The Protestant challenge to state authority (including organisation, political action, international networks)
- Alternate modes of analysis (gender, soundscapes, correspondence)

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment - Feedback individually to students, post-assessment - Group/class feedback, post-assessment Sequence of feedback: Feedback on continuous assessment is given individually and to the class, verbally and in writing, throughout the semester. Feedback on end-of-semester essays is given individually and to the class on drafts and essays plans before final submission, and by appointment after submission and grading.