Medieval Europe (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Constant Mews
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will have: 1. Acquired and demonstrated an understanding of the structure of medieval European society as it evolved between 800 and 1450. 2. Considered critically the different ways developed by historians of looking at medieval society. 3. Become familiar with the major changes which took place in society, the Church and in political institutions between 1050 and 1450, and be able to discuss why these changes took place. 4. Learned how to interpret and discuss critically documents from the medieval period, provided in translation, setting them in their social context. 5. Learned to relate artistic, intellectual and literary culture, including Romanesque and Gothic architecture, to wider changes in medieval society. 6. Formed the ability to discuss critically, and in an informed fashion, the stereotypes conjured up by the term 'medieval'.
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
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