HIST 341 - Medieval Worlds

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Trinity College

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Description:

This course will explore several fundamental topics in medieval history including the Christianization of Europe, the nature and growth of lordship, chivalric culture, the Crusades, the formation of royal government, the treatment of Jews, heretics, and women. Weekly readings will be drawn from primary sources such as chronicles, letters, treatises, and legal records. We will also read contemporary scholarly debates on these topics. Students will meet with the instructor in pairs on a weekly basis for approximately one hour. At each of these sessions, one student will present a five-page paper based on the weekly reading while the other is responsible for a thoughtful and constructive critique. Students will alternate between presenting and critiquing the other's paper for a total of five papers and five critiques. This course is designed for students who wish to work intensively on their writing and rhetorical skills in partnership with other students and the professor. 1.00 units, Tutorial

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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