Abstract
Medieval World looks at the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from the 8th to the 15th centuries. The subject includes studies of church and state, of heresy and dissident movements, class structures, the crusades, the black death, economic development and urbanisation, the medieval arts and literature, and representations of … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Out of the Dark Ages: the dawning of the medieval eraFrom the North, VikingsChurch and FaithEconomy and SocietyMedieval WomenHeresy and the InquisitionBlack Death: plague and depopulationJerusalem: Holy City and the CrusadesMedieval Artists, Writers and BuildersRepresentations of the Medieval World
Assessment items
1. Interactive timeline
2. Research Essay
3. Medievalism Today undergrad conference
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Be able to demonstrate an awareness of the influence of the Medieval Era on the modern world.
2.
Be able to interpret historical documents across time
3.
Be able to describe and write about events from varied perspectives
4.
Be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the symbols and arts of premodern European culture
Assumed knowledge
Students are assumed to be at the level of second year of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching degree.
This implies that they have acquired foundation skills in academic literacy, use of library resources, and the creation of written texts.
This implies that they have acquired foundation skills in academic literacy, use of library resources, and the creation of written texts.