Course overview
The aim of this course is to explore some of the core features of civilisation in the Middle Ages, such as medieval cultures, conflict and expansion. To this end, students will learn how to interpret a wide range of primary sources, including written documents, art, physical artefacts, and archaeological evidence. In class preparation and discussion, they will engage critically with the scholarship to understand key historical debates about the Middle Ages. Workshops and assessment tasks will teach students techniques of comparative history by investigating the interactions and connections between medieval Europe and other civilisations in Africa, Asia and the Middle East during the period 500 to 1500.
- Gobal Movements
- Global Connections
- Expansion and Contraction
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the history of Europe in the Middle Ages
- Identify and use effectively a wide variety of secondary sources relevant to the study of Europe in the Middle Ages
- Contextualise and interpret a wide variety of primary sources, including medieval texts, images and physical artefacts
- Construct and communicate evidence-based argument in a manner that is clear and persuasive
- Make effective use of online resources and digital tools to research medieval history and communicate findings