SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: Christianity

Topic 2: Three Cultural Realms

Topic 3: The Age of Charlemagne

Topic 4: The Birth of Europe: Medieval Civilization

Topic 5: Kingdoms and Politics

Topic 6: Scholasticism and the Vernacular

Topic 7: Castles, Cathedrals, Crusades

Topic 8: The High Medieval Crisis

Topic 9: Renaissance Foundations

Topic 10: The Renaissance Culture

FILMS

"The Lion in Winter"

"Castle" and "Cathedral"

"Braveheart"

WEB

Literature of the Middle Ages

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5)

DESCRIPTION

In this course on the thousand year long Middle Ages from the Dark Ages to high Medieval Christian Universalism, and focuses especially on the progress of development of thought and the arts, along with political life and how 'Europe's' birth changed the direction of societies. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Durant, Will, 'The Age of Faith'.

Durant, Will, 'The Renaissance'.

Asimov, Isaac, 'Chronology of the World'.

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.