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HS2O56: Medieval Medicine

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HS2O56: Medieval Medicine

Module code: HS2O56

Module provider: History; School of Humanities

Credits: 20

Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)

When you'll be taught: Semester 1

Module convenor: Dr Ruth Salter, email: r.j.salter@reading.ac.uk

Module co-convenor: Mrs Katie Phillips, email: c.phillips2@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: Yes

Talis reading list: Yes

Last updated: 21 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module considers a variety of aspects of medieval medicine, taking a longue dur茅e approach, from classical medical theories through to plague in the fourteenth century. Among the topics to be explored are: classical and religious concepts; the early Middle Ages; transmission of medical knowledge and the medical schools; hospitals and charity; diagnosis and prognosis; women鈥檚 health; miraculous cures; leprosy; and the global Black Death. Students will engage with a wide range of written sources as well as material/visual resources.

This module aims to:

  • challenge negative preconceptions regarding the nature of medieval medicine;
  • highlight the continuous interest in new ideas and the acquisition of knowledge throughout the Middle Ages;
  • reflect on the ways in which healthcare in the Middle Ages was not just a medical/scientific concern.

The purpose of this module is to develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, medical and healthcare practices in the Middle Ages.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

  1. Have a detailed knowledge of the events through extensive reading in specialised literature
  2. Appraise critically the primary sources and historical interpretations of the subject
  3. Organise material and articulate arguments effectively in writing
  4. Have developed their oral communication skills

Module content

This module focuses on medieval medicine, establishing the key concepts of classical medicine and religious teaching before moving on to focus on particular aspects of medicine and how it developed throughout the Middle Ages. Topics to be covered within the module are: classical and religious concepts; the early Middle Ages; transmission of medical knowledge and the medical schools; hospitals and charity; diagnosis and prognosis; women鈥檚 health; miraculous cures; leprosy; and the Black Death.

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching and learning will be by a variety of methods, which may include:

  • Lectures;
  • Seminars, which rely on structured group discussion and may also include seminar papers by students, discussion of evidence, team-based exercises, and debates;
  • Online exercises, including quizzes and worksheets;
  • Discussion boards; and
  • Independent study.

Study hours

At least 33 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.


聽Scheduled teaching and learning activities 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Lectures 11
Seminars 22
Tutorials
Project Supervision
Demonstrations
Practical classes and workshops
Supervised time in studio / workshop
Scheduled revision sessions
Feedback meetings with staff
Fieldwork
External visits
Work-based learning


聽Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts 11
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions 11
Feedback meetings with staff
Other
Other (details)


聽Placement and study abroad 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Placement
Study abroad

Please note that the hours listed above are for guidance purposes only.

聽Independent study hours 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Independent study hours 145

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Type of assessment Detail of assessment % contribution towards module mark Size of assessment Submission date Additional information
Written coursework assignment Source analysis and pr拢cis 30 1,500 words Semester 1, Teaching Week 5 This assessment consists of two 750-word pieces. 1. Primary source analysis: choice of one of four primary sources looked at in the first half of the semester. Full guidance will be provided in the module handbook and on Blackboard. 2. Analytical pr拢cis: choice of one of four pieces of secondary relating to the topics of first half of the semester. Full guidance will be provided in the module handbook and on Blackboard.
Written coursework assignment Blog post 20 1,000 words Semester 1, Teaching Week 9 Choice of one of four blog post titles relating to the topics covered in the second half of the semester. While the blog post should be written for a non-expert audience, it must be accompanied by a full and bibliography. Full guidance will be provided in the module handbook and on Blackboard.
Written coursework assignment Essay 50 2,500 words Semester 1, Assessment Week 1 Choice from the options provided by the module convenor. Full guidance will be provided in the module handbook and on Blackboard.

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

Assessments with numerical marks

  • where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
  • the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
  • where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
  • where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

Assessments marked Pass/Fail

  • where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
  • where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

2 pages of A4 maximum to include, at the module convenor's discretion, an essay plan, bibliography, book review or other preparatory work towards each of the summative essays.

Reassessment

Type of reassessment Detail of reassessment % contribution towards module mark Size of reassessment Submission date Additional information
Written coursework assignment Source analysis and pr拢cis 30 1,500 words During the University resit period This assessment consists of two 750-word pieces: 1. Primary source analysis: choice of one of four primary sources looked at in the first half of the semester. Full guidance will be provided in the module handbook and on Blackboard. 2. Analytical pr拢cis: choice of one of four pieces of secondary relating to the topics of first half of the semester. Full guidance will be provided in the module handbook and on Blackboard.
Written coursework assignment Blog post 20 1,000 words During the University resit period Choice of one of four blog post titles relating to the topics covered in the second half of the semester. The blog post should be written for a non-expert audience, but must be accompanied by a full and bibliography. Full guidance will be provided in the module handbook and on Blackboard.
Written coursework assignment Essay 50 2,500 words During the University resit period Choice from the options provided by the module convenor. Full guidance will be provided in the module handbook and on Blackboard.

Additional costs

Item Additional information Cost
Computers and devices with a particular specification
Printing and binding
Required textbooks
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear
Specialist equipment or materials
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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