Medieval Europe/Surrounding World (HIST 204)

Term: 2011-2012 Fall Term

Faculty

Lorraine A. CoonsShow MyInfo popup for Lorraine A. Coons

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Schedule

Thu, 2:00 PM - 4:50 PM (8/29/2011 - 12/16/2011) Location: MAIN MH 223

Description

Explores the nature of European civilization from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance. Also studies the impact upon Medieval Europe of the Byzantine Empire and Islamic societies. Topics include: the Papacy, Byzantium, monasticism, feudalism, Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture, the Islamic challenge, the Crusades, medieval cities and commerce, the growth of monarchy, the Bubonic Plague. Core: History requirement.