Syllabus Daily Life in Medieval and Victorian CCSA Scotland Summer 2017 - June 23 to July 8, 2017

Professor’s Name: Cynthia Williams Resor, Ph.D. Mailing Address: Eastern Kentucky University Combs 215 Richmond, KY 40444 Email: [email protected] E-mail is the preferred type of communication. If you prefer phone, e-mail me and we’ll make a phone appointment. Phone: (859) 622-2165

Message from professor: Welcome to my study abroad course! I’m professor at Eastern Kentucky University and I currently teach social studies education and teacher education courses. My Ph.D. is in medieval history and I’ve taught medieval history at Eastern Kentucky University and University of Kentucky. Before earning my Ph.D., I was a high school social studies teacher. I love history and I love travel so I’m really excited about this course! My particular interest in medieval history is crusades and my dissertation was an examination the motivation of crusaders to take the vow and go to the Holy Land. I focused on the first three crusades and 12th century King Richard I (the Lion-hearted). The King Arthur myths were “created” during this period and are related to crusading. I also love to study the history of everyday people and everyday life. I’ve traveled in Europe several times. My first trip to Europe was through a study abroad course while I was in college and I was hooked. The following summer, I worked in a fish and chips shop in Woolacombe, Devon, England. My latest trips have been leading study abroad courses for CCSA. Wear your walking shoes, bring your camera and adopt “I want to see everything!” attitude and we’ll have a medieval adventure.

Catalog Description: Imagine living in medieval and Victorian Scotland! We will compare daily life in pre- industrial medieval Scotland to life in the 19th century industrial era. We will go back in time to visit medieval sites in 's "Old Town," such as St Giles Cathedral and , as well as other medieval sites in the Scottish Highlands (more castles!) and evaluate the myths portrayed in modern movies like Brave and Braveheart. Then we will travel to 19th century , the center of the Industrial Revolution in Scotland, and see the historical sites where Scottish Victorians lived, worked, and died. We will assess why the Victorians sought to revive the medieval era in literature and architecture.

This course can be taken as an upper division OR graduate level history course.

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Who should take this course: Any undergraduate or graduate student. Pre-requisite courses are NOT required.

Eastern Kentucky University Course Name/Number: HIS 300B: Topics in European History: Daily Life in Medieval and Victorian Scotland – Movements in European history that have influence and continue to influence the course of European civilization.

HIS 861 Readings in European History: Medieval and Victorian Scotland and the 19th Century Gothic Revival- Seminar on selected developments in European history.

Texts and Course Materials: Students are not required to purchase a specific textbook prior to departure, but are encouraged to read widely from a book/article list provided by the professor. Assigned readings required before the trip will available on the Internet or provided by the professor (via email or website). Prior to departure, students will read selections assigned from the following texts and submit written responses (3 total) prior to departure.

 On Glasgow and Edinburgh by Robert Crawford (2015)  A History of Scotland: Look Behind the Mist and Myth of Scottish History by Neil Oliver (2011)  Scotland by Sir (1900)  Selections of novels by Sir Walter Scott set in the Middle Ages

After the trip, students will also need to read at least five - eight published books and journal articles in the preparation of the research paper. Students may purchase the books they need, but many will be available in local university libraries.

Additional costs: The majority of required course activities will be covered by the course fees already paid. Students should budget an additional $100-150 for required activities that are not covered by course fees. This additional amount will be used for admissions or travel fares. During “free time” students may choose to accompany the professor to additional sites that may require admission fees, so students are encouraged to bring $75-100 if they choose to accompany the professor for the optional activities.

Course Objectives: 1. Investigate daily life in Scotland in the medieval period (c. 400 – 1400) and (19th century) through visits to historical sites and museums. 2. Assess why the Victorians sought to revive the medieval era in literature and architecture and the impact of medieval myths in modern culture. 3. Attain an understanding of the social, cultural, political, economic and religious history of Scotland in the medieval period (c. 400 – 1400) and Victorian era (19th century) 4. Improve analytical and writing skills through the completion of monograph analyses, journal entries and a research paper.

Course Requirements

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Prior to Departure % of Grade Assignment Due Date

30% 3 short response papers based upon assigned In Blackboard (course readings (related to Scottish medieval and website created by Victorian history). instructor and Assignments will include selections from: accessible to students)  May 25  On Glasgow and Edinburgh by Robert  June 0 Crawford (2015)  June 15  A History of Scotland: Look Behind the Mist and Myth of Scottish by Neil Oliver (2011)  Scotland by Sir Walter Scott (1900)  Selections of novels by Sir Walter Scott set in the Middle Ages

10% • Post “introduction” in Blackboard In Blackboard - - • Complete online quiz (quiz will cover • May 20 course requirements/syllabus/KIIS policies) • Watch “Braveheart” film During Trip 25% - A minimum of 11 journal entries (at least 2 pages Checked daily after hand-written each) during the two week trip that each tour day of the concentrate on the following: trip • contrasting myth and reality • reflections on daily life in the medieval era and 19th century • information about specific interests for research paper topic to be written after the trip.

10% Participation in ALL scheduled class activities Checked daily with a positive attitude (on-time participation NO ONE likes to go on tour with a negative AND positive attitude) whiner! NO ONE likes to go on a trip with someone that is always late and holds up the entire group – wear a watch!!! Post Trip

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25% Research paper on topic related to medieval, In Blackboard and by Victorian Scotland or the Gothic Revival in email with return Scotland. (minimum 8 pages and 5 sources) receipt

Graduate students must write 14-16 pages with Post trip – due date at least 8-10 secondary sources and 2-4 primary August 1 sources.

Topic must be approved by professor.

Additional information about selection of post-trip research paper: While in Scotland, as we visit the various museums and historical sites, consider what history topics interest you the most. At the historical site or museum, make notes in your journal that includes specific information about your interests. While on the trip, I will discuss research topics with each student, individually, to help you choose an appropriate topic related to both your interests and the sites we visit. Your research paper topic should be directly connected to the information that you learn from specific sites that are visited.

Grading Scale:

A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = below 60

Late Submissions: Late submission of pre-trip response paper, post-trip book response paper, and post-trip research paper will result in a 10% reduction of the grade. If assignments are more than one week late (7 days), grade will be reduced by 20%.

Attendance Policy Students are required to attend ALL scheduled course activities. Students are also required to be ON TIME for schedule activities. A reduction in grade will result from absences or tardiness. NO ONE likes to go on a trip with someone that is always late and holds up the entire group – wear a watch!!!

Student Progress: Students will be provided a “mid-term” grade report no later than July 12 after return from the trip. Final grades will be submitted on ______(TBA) after returning from Scotland to Center for Cooperative Study Abroad.

TENTATIVE Course Outline:

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TENTATIVE Course Outline:

Friday – June 23 - Depart Visits to:  Canongate Tolbooth People’s Story Museum - explores the lives of Edinburgh’s ordinary people at work and play from the late 18th century to today.  Edinburgh Castle  St. Giles Cathedral (medieval and Gothic Revival)  National Museum of Scotland  National Museum of Rural Life Edinburgh  Museum of Edinburgh Days 1 - 6  Sir Walter  Georgian House – Museum restored to show a typical Edinburgh New Town House of the late 18th to early 19th century.  Queensferry Museum - learn about the late 19th century construction of the Forth Rail and Road Bridges  Walking tour of Medieval “Old Town” and Victorian Edinburgh  and (19th century “rural” cemetery – very reflective of Victorian culture of mourning)

 depart Edinburgh  St Andrews  Perth  Dunkeld  Blair Castle in Blair Athol  overnight in Pitlochry

 Aviemore  Culloden battlefield, Scottish  Inverness Highlands Days 7 - 9  Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle  Great Glen  overnight in Newtonmore

 Glencoe  Inverary - Auchindrain Folk Museum)  Loch Lomond  Glasgow

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Visits to:  The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel – transportation through the ages with a historic Glasgow street scene bring the objects and stories to life.  Glasgow Cathedral –  The People’s Palace historical artifacts about how Glaswegians lived, worked and played from the 18th to the 20th Century.  Provand’s Lordship - built in 1471. It was originally part of a hospital and is one of only four medieval buildings to survive in Glasgow Glasgow 5 days  13th-century St. Mungo's Cathedral  The Necropolis - 19th century “rural” cemetery – very reflective of Victorian culture of mourning)  Tenement House – late Victorian tenement flat  Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (example of Victorian architecture and museum)  – founded in late medieval era but also example of Victorian architecture  Walking tour of medieval and Victorian Glasgow Return Saturday, July 8

Disability Statement: If you are registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities (OSID), please obtain your accommodation letters from the OSID and present them to the course instructor NO LATER THAN May 1, 2017 to discuss any academic accommodations you need. Upon individual request, this syllabus can be made available in an alternative format. You must also information your campus Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities (OSID) of your planned trip NO LATER THAN May 1, 2017

Academic Integrity Policy Students are to complete their own work. Evidence of academic dishonesty and/or plagiarism on writing assignments will result in the assignment of an "F" for the paper or assignment. The student will not be allowed to rewrite the assignment or paper.

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