The Medieval and Early Modern World (HIST1400)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Historical & Philosophical Inq
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
2L,1T
Assessment methods
Primary Source Analysis, Essay Proposal, Essay
Course enquiries
Dr Beth Spacey and Dr Lucia Pozzi
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This first-year History course introduces the medieval and early modern world through the lens of the plague and disease. Drawing on a rich variety of contemporary sources and critical discussion, it explores the fundamental social, political, religious, and cultural experiences of these respective periods, with a view to developing and enriching students' understanding of historical methods and practice along the way.