HSY1010

Medieval Europe (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Stephen Lay

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: The long term changes in European society and civilisation from the time of Charlemagne in the late eighth century to the first signs of the breaking apart of the idea of a unified Christendom in the early fourteenth century. Themes include social structure, urbanisation, relationships between men and women, education, the crusades, the role of the church and the relationship between religious reform and heresy.

Assessment: Essay (1000 words): 20% + Essay (1500 words): 30% + Examination (2 hours): 40% + Class participation/attendance: 10%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 lectures and 1 tutorial) per week