SYLLABUS

[Note: The on-line version of the syllabus will be the official one. Please see it for up-dates, etc. If any of the links do not work, please let me know.]

Course Description: This course covers the development of Medieval Latin Civilization and its impact on the development of Modern Europe. Chronologically, it covers the period from around 400-1500 C.E. It focuses on the dissolution of the Graeco-Roman World and the development of three civilizations that arose from that past.

Plan for the Course: During the semester, we will be looking at medieval Europe from a variety of perspectives. A medieval commonplace divided the people into “those who fought, those who worked, and those who prayed.” While this is simplistic, given the varieties of life all over Europe, it does capture the “flavor” of the period. So, we will be looking at the people, ideas and events that shaped a period of over ten centuries and a variety of geographical areas. We will be examining the sources and secondary works that help illuminate the period.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able:

· To identify major schools of thought of the medieval era by notable scholars;

· To summarize the major events, persons and ideas that shaped the period orally and in writing;

· To analyze documentary sources from the period and synthesize these materials in various formats, e.g., oral presentations, class discussions, research papers;

· To delineate the ways in which the medieval world shaped early modern and modern Europe;

· And to analyze secondary materials and to present the ideas of various scholars in research papers and oral presentations.

Procedures, Policies, etc.:

READING ASSIGNMENTS: All reading assignments, as listed in the schedule below will be due on the dates listed. This means you should look ahead to see what material we will discuss in class for the next class period. Students are responsible for the material assigned, however, whether discussed in class or not. Part of the final grade will be based upon class discussion.

CLASS ATTENDANCE:

Students are expected to attend class each day and to participate in the class discussions. More than two unexcused absences will result in a lower final grade. Please make sure that all cell phones, pagers, etc., are turned off before coming into the classroom. Also, disruptive and non-attending students will be removed from the class rolls.

Tests, Quizzes, etc.: There will be two tests covering the material in the reading assignments and a final exam that will have at least one cumulative question on it. If class discussion wanes, “pop quizzes” on the assignments may be given. Students with documented special needs must see me to make special arrangements for test taking and/or other needs.

GRADING: Final grades for the course will be based upon the completion of the following:

Hour Examination I 15%

Hour Examination II 15%

Final Examination 30%

Paper* 15%

Three (3) response papers @ 5% each 15%

Class Participation, quizzes, etc. 10%

*Paper: Students will prepare a five to seven page paper on a topic to be discussed in class. Students will demonstrate an understanding of primary and at least three secondary sources. In lieu of a research paper, students may choose a “diary,” a “travelogue,” or a similar subject. All topics must be approved by the instructor. I will distribute further instructions and topics in class. The paper will be due 21 April 2006 for no chance at a re-write, or April 10, 2006 if you want a chance to improve your grade. Remember, you may not use works assigned for class nor encyclopedias for this paper. One internet website may be used. Useful sites for Medieval Studies

Grading Rubric: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/med/rubric.html [adapted from Paul Halsall]

How to write a short History Paper.

Response papers: Students will submit three response papers, 1 ½ to 2 pages each. Papers should be typed with standard 12-point fonts and standard one-inch margins.

These will answer “Questions for analysis” for three different sources in the Andrea text. The papers will be due the day the sources are discussed in class.

Extra Credit: None. Please do all of your work the first time!

Plagiarism: Please look at the Department of History’s policy on plagiarism: www.westga.edu/~history/plagiarismhtm.htm . No work prepared for another class is acceptable in this course. Students who plagiarize will flunk the course and may be referred for other disciplinary action.

Students are encouraged to meet with the instructor with questions, concerns, etc.

This syllabus is subject to change, so please attend class to keep up with assignments.

Required Books:

Andrea, Alfred J. The Medieval Record: Sources of Medieval History. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1997

Backman, Clifford. The Worlds of Medieval Europe. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002

Gies, Frances and Joseph. Cathedral, Forge and Waterwheel: Technology and Invention in the Middle Ages. New York: Harper Perennial, 1995

Ladurie, Emmanuel LeRoy. Montaillou: The Promised Land of Error. New York: Vintage, 1979

*Note: Additional Readings will be found on-line as cited in the syllabus.

Schedule:

Date Topic Reading and Assignments

Jan. 9	Outline of Course	Review of Syllabus
13	Late Roman World Geography and Government	Backman, Worlds, Introduction and chapter 1 Map of Europe on the eve of the invasions: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/maps/395eur.jpg
16	No class Martin Luther King Day
18	Government and People	Backman, Worlds, chapter 2; Andrea, Medieval Record, Prologue and chapter 1 to p. 27
20	Ossification and Reform	Same and Gies, Cathedral, Forge, chapters 1-2.
23	Origins of Christianity	Backman, Worlds, chapter 2; Andrea, Medieval Record, pp. 28-39;
25	Growth of the New Religion and Heresy	on line: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/maps/primary/pliny.html, http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/200Tertullian-pagan.html, http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/edict-milan.html; for the background on heresies see: http://www.the-orb.net/encyclop/religion/early/orb-councils.index.htm;
27	Persecution and Assimilation The Imperial Church—Constantine and Theodosius	For extra information on the demise of paganism see: James J. O’Donnell, “The Demise of Paganism” http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jod/texts/demise.html
30	Heirs of Rome: Germans	Backman, Worlds, chapter 3; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 2
Feb. 1	Invasions and the Germans	Attila the Hun: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/attila2.html; Map of Europe after the invasions in 476:http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/maps/476eur.jpg
3	German life	Europe in 600: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/maps/600eur.jpg
6	Rise of Islam	Backman, Worlds, chapter 5; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 3, pp. 87-98
8	Spread of Islam	Map of the Islamic Empire in 750 http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/maps/islam2map.gif
10	Byzantium	Backman, Worlds, chapter 5; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 3, pp. 73-86; Byzantium: Map of the Eastern Empire in 395 http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/maps/395eastemp.jpg
13	FIRST HOUR EXAM
15	Monasticism	Backman, Worlds, chapter 4; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 4, pp. 99-108
17	The Early Papacy	Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 4, pp. 109-121
20	The Emergence of Europe--Merovingians	Backman, Worlds, chapter 6; Battle of Tours: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/732tours.html; Map of Frankish areas in 651 http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/maps/frankmapc6.jpg
22	Carolingians	Backman, Worlds, chapter 6
24	Charlemagne	Andrea, Medieval Record, chapters 5, pp. 136-152 Map of Europe in 814: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/maps/charlemagne1map.gif
27	Later Carolingians: Civil War and Disintegration	Backman, Worlds, chapter 7; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 5, pp. 153-162; Map of Europe after the Treaty of Verdun in 843: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/maps/844-870map.jpg
Mar.1	“Feudalism”	Backman, Worlds, chapter 8-9; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 6 through p. 175, chapter 8, pp. 238-245; Extra: Review of controversy over “feudalism”: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/reynolds-2%20reviews.html;
3	Capetian France	Same; Extra reading for those interested in “The Stirrup Debate” http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/med/sloan.html
6	Ottonian Germany	Same and Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 6, pp. 180-187, ch. 10 pp. 298-300; Map of “Germany” in 962 http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/maps/962germa.jpg
8	Anglo-Normans, Italy and Spain	Same and Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 6, pp. 176-179, ch. 10, pp. 301-304,
10	Church Reform	Backman, Worlds, chapter 10; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 6, pp. 188-198; ch. 7, pp. 215-227
13	The Investiture Controversy and Aftermath	Backman, Worlds, chapter 12; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 7, ch. 10, pp. 311-324
15	The Crusades	Same and Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 11; Map: Europe at the time of the First Crusade http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/maps/1090map.htm Map: The Crusader States in the Early 12th Century Map: Crusader States 12th and 13th Centuries Map: Jerusalem Map: The Second and Third Crusades Map: Fourth Crusade
17	Crusades (Con’d)	Same and Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 11
20-24	Spring Break
27	Courtly Love and Secular Literature	Backman, Worlds, chapter 11, on courtly love; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 9, pp. 283-296
29	Those who Work	Backman, Worlds, chapter 8, Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 8, pp. 228-237;
31	SECOND HOUR EXAM
Apr. 3	Urban Development	Backman, Worlds, chapter 15; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 8, pp. 246-259; Gies, Cathedral, Forge, chapters 3, 5
5	No class
7	No Class
10	12^th Century Renaissance	Backman, Worlds, chapter 11; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 9 through p. 271 First Due Date for paper
12	The Gothic Image	Backman, Worlds, chapter 14; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 9, pp. 272-282; Gies, Cathedral, Forge, chapter 6 Links to some important sites: Les trés riches heures du Duc de Berry: http://www.christusrex.org/www2/berry/ A Virtual Tour of Durham Cathedral Amiens Cathedral Canterbury City and Cathedral: http://www.hillside.co.uk/tour/tour.html
14	Growth of Monarchies First due date for paper [optional]	Backman, Worlds, chapter 13 and Representative Institutions; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 10, pp. 329-339 Map: France in 1032 Map: The Growth of the French Royal Domain, 1182-1350 Map: The Angevin Empire, c. 1174 Map: Medieval England, c. 1399, Map: Medieval London Map: Spain: the Reconquista, 1037-1270
17	Life in the High Middle Ages	Ladurie, Montaillou, first half
19	Life, Con’d	Ladurie, Montaillou, second half
21	Crisis—“Black Death” Paper Due by 4:00 P.M. in my office.	Backman, Worlds, chapter 17; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 12 Map: Europe in 1360 Map: France at the Treaty of Bretigny, 1360 Map: France at Height of English Power, 1429
24	Crisis-(Con’d)	same Map: France in the Late 15th Century Map: The Mongol Empire at the Death of Genghis Khan, 1227 Map: The Mongol Empire under Kublai Khan Map: Iberia, 1492 Map: Italy During the Renaissance Map: Europe in 1519
26	A new Outlook?	Backman, Worlds, chapter 16, 18; Andrea, Medieval Record, chapter 13
28	A new Outlook?	Same and Backman, Worlds, chapter 19.
May 1	Conclusions

May 8	Final Exam	Monday, May 8, 2006 11:00-1:00