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HIST 103

Section 008 / CRN 59789

MWF: 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm UNIV 119

Fall 2012

Instructor: Angela Catalina Ghionea Office: UNIV 008

Office phone: (765) 494-4126 Office Hours: W 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Email: ghionea@purdue.edu and by Appointment

I. ASSIGNED READINGS

1. Barbara H. Rosenwein, A Short History of the Middle Ages. 3rd

edition. Toronto; University of

Toronto Press, 2009. WWW.ROSENWEINSHORTHISTORY.COM

2. Alfred J. Andrea. The Medieval Record: Sources of Medieval History. Boston: Houghton

Mifflin Co., 1997.

Both textbooks and the i>clicker are available for purchase/rent at any University Bookstore on

campus. One copy for each textbook has also been placed on reserve at Hicks Undergraduate

Library, and available only at the library (ask Circulation Services at the front desk).

II. OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this class is to analyze historically the development of both, the Western as well

as the Eastern European “Middle Ages,” from the fifth through fifteenth centuries. We are going

to focus largely on the establishment and growth of European political institutions, societies,

economies, and cultures, although we will also discuss medieval European contacts with other,

contemporary global societies. We will investigate medieval people’s perspectives of their, and

others’, societies. We do this in order to provide you both the opportunity to increase and

enhance your own knowledge of history and to allow you to grow intellectually. By regarding

the medieval past, you will gain further insights into how it has affected the development and the

workings of the modern world.

III. GUIDELINES:

A. Class attendance: Attendance is mandatory and will be checked regularly. Each student will be permitted three

absences, for which it will be automatically assumed that s/he has a valid excuse. After the three

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unexcused absences, 1% will be deducted from the final course grade for each missed class,

unless it is accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor, academic counselor, coach, etc.

Students who arrive late or leave early should confer with the instructor, either before or

after class, otherwise they may also be marked absent.

B. Notes:

Make good use of the office hours. Feel free to consult with the instructor during your progress

through the course. The time to seek help is when you begin to experience a problem, not at the

end of the semester.

Most of the course will be based on BLACKBOARD communication and it will benefit mainly

from its help. It is your duty to check the Blackboard EVERY DAY, for new information, emails

that may be sent there, powerpoint slides, maps, links, homework, notes and grades that may be

posted, etc. Information about how to access your Blackboard will be shown in the class, during

the first day of class or every time you need.

A word about learning and reading. This course is built on the assumption that students want

to be active learners, not passive learners. It assumes that students will work outside class at least

9 hours per week. It assumes that they will attend class regularly and listen attentively to

lectures, that they will pause in their reading to think about what they have read, that they will

participate actively in discussions, and that they will ask questions to push the limits of their

knowledge. A 100-level course at Purdue University is not a high school course. The best way to

meet the challenge is to keep at it: do all the readings every week, concentrate on what you're

reading, think about what you're reading.

The textbook (secondary source) by Barbara Rosenwein and the documents book (primary

sources) by Alfred J. Andrea have been carefully chosen to provide a broad overview of

medieval civilization. For most weeks of the semester, students are expected to read one chapter

in each of the books according to the schedule set forth below. Weekly lectures are keyed to the

weekly readings and complement each other. It is important to keep up with the readings on

a weekly basis. Lectures will assume knowledge of the readings. Discussions will take place

during the scheduled discussion sections.

The reading assignment for this course averages to 54 pages per week, a modest amount for a

100-level history course at a major research university.

C. Evaluations:

During the last two weeks of the semester, you will be provided with an opportunity to evaluate

this course and your instructor. To this end, Purdue has transitioned to online course evaluations.

On Monday of the fifteenth week of classes, you will receive an official email from evaluation

administrators with a link to the online evaluation site. You will have two weeks to complete the

evaluation. Your participation in this evaluation is an integral part of this course. I strongly urge

you to participate in the evaluation system. If 90% of the class succeeds in submitting their

evaluations online by the deadline, then 1 point extra-credit will be added to your entire

course-grade.

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D. i>clicker:

You are required to purchase an i>clicker remote for in-class participation. The i>Clicker

remotes are available for purchase at any Purdue University Bookstore. i>Clicker is a response

system that allows you to respond to questions I pose during class, and you will be graded on

that feedback and/or participation. In order to receive this credit, you will need to register your

i>clicker remote online within the first [amount of time set by instructor] of class. You must

have come to class at least once and voted on at least one question, in order to complete this

registration properly. Once you have purchased or already voted on a question in my class, go to

the course page on Vista Blackboard and click on the tab “REGISTER YOUR ICLICKER

HERE”. Complete the box with your i>clicker registration number located on the back of the

remote, as shown on the screen on Vista Blackboard.

E. Cheating / Plagiarism:

Plagiarism refers to the reproduction of another's words or ideas without proper attribution.

University Regulations contains further information on academic dishonesty. Plagiarism and

other forms of academic dishonesty are serious offenses, and will be treated as such in this class.

You are expected to produce your own work and to accurately cite all necessary materials.

Cheating, plagiarism, and other dishonest practices will be punished as harshly as Purdue

University policies allow. Any instances of academic dishonesty will likely result in a grade

of F for the course and notification of the Dean of Students Office. Using the i>clicker of

another student (regardless of whether s/he has been physically present or absent) leads to the

accrual of points for that student and thus constitutes cheating. Both involved parties would

effectively sustain a penalty.

E. Disclaimer:

In the event of a major campus emergency, the above requirements, deadlines and grading

policies are subject to changes that may be required by a revised semester calendar. Any such

changes in this course will be posted once the course resumes on Blackboard or can be obtained

by contacting the professor via email or phone.

Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability

should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact the Disability

Resource Center in room 830 Young Hall to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students

with documented disabilities.

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IV. ASSESSMENT:

Attendance - Each unexcused absence beyond he first 3 absences, will count 1% from

the semester grade

Participation 15 % In-class activities: individual and group assignments, interactive maps,

lectures include iclicker participation, as well as discussions: weekly

assigned primary source text to be read & in-class group work and

comments.

Summaries 15 % Each chapter of Rosenwein textbook has to be read and summarized prior

to the corresponding lecture. 1 point each summary; you may submit 15

summaries from a total of 20 summaries; you may skip 5 at your own

choice. This homework is done individually. Any group work, copying

another student’ summary or doing the assignment for someone else

constitute cheating and plagiarism. Each lecture/chapter summary is to be

submitted daily at the beginning of class. To avoid cheating, summaries

are submitted only in a handwritten format, no printed copies or electronic

format accepted.

Homework 10 % Each lecture is followed by an open-book quiz to be completed at home on

Vista Blackboard.

Midterm 10 % 20 multiple-choice questions/0.5 point each question.

In-class Quiz 10 % Not to be confused with the built in quizzes! Each in-class quiz consists

of 5 to 10 multiple-choice questions, occasionally assigned, not announced

in advance. Therefore, one should be prepared for a quiz on a daily basis.

Essay 20 % Choose any preferred topic on medieval history from both textbooks. Prior

to the final version paper, 3 drafts will be submitted only for feedback, no

grading. Use wisely the office hours, follow the feedback, consult the

writing workshops. Final exam 20 % It consists of 20 multiple choice questions/ 0.5 point each. Plus 2 essays/ 5 points each, from the list of essays available on the STUDY GUIDE. Each of the two essays has to be answered in a short paragraph/length: 1/2 of a page. Maps +3 % Three take-home assignments for 3 points extra-credit added to the entire

course grade. These maps are not the same as the in-class Interactive maps. Evaluations + 1 % Course evaluations completion adds a 1 point extra-credit to the semester

grade.

Distribution A: (90-100%) B: (80-89%) C: (70-79%) D: (60-69%) F: (0-59%)

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V. CLASS SCHEDULE

WEEK 1 PART I. FROM LATE ANTIQUITY TO THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 300-950 August 20 M Entire syllabus discussed in class Homework for the next day: Reading the assignment for this week (get this reading done before your discussion session meets):

Short History: read Prefaces (pp. 16-19), peruse the entire book, especially check out all the table of contents, the maps, the Glossary (pp. 350-354), and the Lists (pp. 355-364). Visit the Web site www.rosenweinshorthistory.com

The Medieval Record: read Topical Contents (pp. xiii-xxi); Preface (pp. xxiii-xxv); Prologue (pp. 1-14); pp. 20-23. Note the Glossary, pp. 475-479.

Read for the discussion section: The Medieval Record - Prologue, Collapse of Roman Unity pp. 15-17, Lactantius pp. 20-23.

_____________________________________________________________________________________ August 22 W INTRODUCTION: "Welcome to the Medieval World!" Topic 1: “Where It All Begins: The Roman Empire” Discussion in class: How to read a Primary Source: Prologue, Collapse of Roman Unity + Lactantius Homework for the next day: Do the online homework quiz (HW1) located on Vista Blackboard on Assessments tab, on the left. Prepare to discuss ch. 1 MR (Medieval Record), and SH (Short History) ch. 1:

Write a Summary: Short History: ch. 1, p. 21-32 “Prelude: The Roman World Transformed” Read: MR ch. 1, “Caesar and Christ” p. 19, and “Theodosian Code” p. 23-27.

__________________________________________________________________________________ August 24 F Topic 2: The Changing Face of the Empire—Christianity - The 1st Summary is due (Please submit at the beginning of class. Summaries done during the class session, or lately within the same day, or after the due day, are not accepted.)

Discussion in class: MR “Caesar and Christ” and Theodosian Code + SH ch. 1 Prelude Homework for the next week: HW2 online on the Blackboard. Prepare to discuss MR (Medieval Record) ch. 1 and SH (Short History), ch. 1:

Read: The Medieval Record ch. 1 documents p. 28-39.

WEEK 2 PART I. FROM LATE ANTIQUITY TO THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 300-950 August 27 M continuing Topic 2: The Changing Face of the Empire—Christianity

Discussion in class: MR ch. 1 p. 28-39 documents Homework for the next day:

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HW3 online Be prepared to discuss SH ch. 1:

Write a Summary: Short History: ch. 1, p. 32-40 “Art from the Provinces to the Center” _____________________________________________________________________________________ August 29 W - Topic 3: The Changing Art - The 2nd Summary is due (Please submit at the beginning of class.) Discussion in class: SH ch. 1 “Art from the Provinces to the Center” Homework for the next day: HW4 online Be prepared to discuss MR ch. 2:

Read: The Medieval Record ch. 2, "Rome and Its Fringe Peoples" p. 40-47 _____________________________________________________________________________________ August 31 F - Topic 4: The Barbarians Discussion in class: MR ch. 2, "Rome and Its Fringe Peoples" Homework for the next week: HW5 online Be prepared to discuss SH ch. 1:

Write a Summary: A Short History: ch. 1 “The Barbarians” p. 40-50

WEEK 3 PART I. FROM LATE ANTIQUITY TO THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 300-950

September 3 M Labor Day HOLIDAY _____________________________________________________________________________________ September 5 W - Topic 5: Outsiders Become Insiders: The Barbarian Invasions - The 3rd Summary is due (Submit at the beginning of class. Summaries done during the class session, or submitted lately same day, or any day after the deadline, are not accepted.) Discussion in class: SH ch. 1 “The Barbarians” Note: In class reminder about the Essay. The first draft (Topic+Bibliography) is due within a week. Homework for the next day: HW6 online Start preparing the draft 1 essay: think of a topic and appropriately select within both textbooks the necessary sources for your bibliography (such as docs and chapters). Length: 1/2 page. Learn to cite correctly your sources. Consult the Writing Workshop slides posted online. Be prepared to discuss MR ch. 2:

Read: The Medieval Record ch. 2 “Frankish Law and Society” and “Invaders and Settlers” p. 48- 60 (docs. 7, 8).

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September 7 F - Topic 6: Franks and The Salic Law Discussion in class: MR ch. 2 “Frankish Law and Society” Homework for the next week: HW 7 online Continue the work on draft 1 essay: Your chosen Topic & Bibliography. Be prepared to discuss MR ch. 2:

Read: The Medieval Record ch. 2 “Invaders and Settlers” p. 60-72 (docs. 9, 10)

WEEK 4 PART I. FROM LATE ANTIQUITY TO THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 300-950

September 10 M - Topic 7: The Barbarian Western Europe

SUBMIT at the beginning of class a printed DRAFT 1 essay: Essay Topic & Bibliography (1/2 page). Discussion in class: MR ch. 2 “Invaders and Settlers” Homework for the next day: HW 8 online Be prepared to discuss SH ch. 2:

Write a Summary: A Short History: ch. 2 “Impoverishment and Its Variations,” and “Politics and Culture” p. 79-100.

_____________________________________________________________________________________ September 12 W - continuing Topic 7: The Barbarian Western Europe Submit 4th Summary in class Discussion in class: SH ch.2 “Impoverishment and Its Variations,” and “Politics and Culture” Homework for the next day: HW 9 online Be prepared to discuss SH ch. 1:

Write a Summary: SH ch. 1 “Rentrenchment of the East” p. 54-56 and ch. 2 “Saving Byzantium” p. 61-70

_____________________________________________________________________________________ September 14 F - Topic 8: The Byzantines Submit 5th Summary in class. Discussion in class: SH ch. 1 “Rentrenchment of the East” and ch. 2 “Saving Byzantium” Homework for the next week: HW 10 online Be prepared to discuss MR ch. 3 “Byzantium” (docs. 11, 12, 13):

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Read: The Medieval Record ch. 3 “Byzantium” p. 73-81 (doc. 11)

WEEK 5 PART I. FROM LATE ANTIQUITY TO THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 300-950

September 17 M - Topic 9: The Byzantine Empire (c. 750-900 AD) Discussion in class: MR ch. 3 “Byzantium” (doc 11) Homework for the next day: HW 11 Be prepared to discuss SH ch. 3:

Write a Summary: Short History: ch. 3 “Creating New Identities” p. 101-108 _____________________________________________________________________________________September 19 W - Topic 10: The Rise of Islam Submit 5th Summary in class. Discussion in class: SH “Creating New Identities” p. 101-108 Homework for the next day: HW 12 Be prepared to discuss SH ch. 3:

Write a Summary: A Short History: ch. 2 “The Rise of the Best Community” p. 70-78 _____________________________________________________________________________________ September 21 F - Topic 11: Medieval Islam Submit 6th Summary in class. Discussion in class: SH ch. 2 “The Rise of the Best Community” Homework for the next week: HW 13 Be prepared to discuss MR ch. 3:

Read: A Short History ch. 3 “The Shift to the East in the Islamic World” p. 108-117.

WEEK 6 PART I. FROM LATE ANTIQUITY TO THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 300-950

September 24 M - Topic 12: Sibling Cultures Discussion in class: SH ch. 3 “The Shift to the East in the Islamic World” p. 108-117. Homework for the next day: HW 14 Be prepared to discuss MR ch. 3:

Read: Medieval Record ch. 3 “Dar al-Islam” p. 87-98 (docs. 14, 15, 16).

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ September 26 W - Topic 13: Defining a New Civilization: Muhammad and Islam Discussion in class: MR ch. 3 “Dar al-Islam” (docs. 14, 15, 16) Homework for the next day: HW 15 Be prepared to discuss MR ch. 4:

Read: The Medieval Record: “Monks, Popes, Bishops, and Saints” p. 99-134 (docs. 17-23). _____________________________________________________________________________________ September 28 F - Topic 14: The Power of the Church Discussion in class: MR ch. 4 p. 99-134 (docs. 17-23). Homework for the next week: HW 16 Be prepared to discuss SH ch. 3:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 3 “An Empire in Spite of Itself”/Carolingians p. 118-135

WEEK 7 PART I. FROM LATE ANTIQUITY TO THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 300-950

October 1 M - Topic 15: Europe and the Carolingians

Submit 7th Summary in class. Discussion in class: SH ch. 3 Carolingians p. 118-135 Homework for the next day: HW 17 Be prepared to discuss MR ch. 5:

Read: The Medieval Record: ch. 5, “The Carolingian Age" p. 135-162 (docs. 24-29) _________________________________________________________________________________ October 3 W - Topic 16: The Carolingian Age Discussion in class: MR ch. 5 p. 135-162 (docs. 24-29) Homework for the next day: HW 18 Be prepared to discuss SH ch. 4:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 4 “Political Communities Reordered (c.900-c.1050)” p. 139-147

________________________________________________________________________________ October 5 F - Topic 17: The Eastern Empires: Byzantines and Russians Submit 8th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 4 “Political Communities Reordered p. 139-147

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Homework for the next week: HW 19 Be prepared to discuss MR ch. 3:

Read: The Medieval Record ch. 3 The Byzantines p. 81-86 (docs. 12, 13)

WEEK 8 PART II. BUILDING THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 950-1200

October 8 M October Break (No Class) ________________________________________________________________________________ October 10 W - Topic 18: The Byzantine Apogee SUBMIT at the beginning of class the DRAFT 2 essay. Discussion in class: MR ch. 3 The Byzantines p. 81-86 (docs. 12, 13) Homework for next day: HW 20 Be prepared to discuss SH ch. 4:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 4 “Division in the Islamic World” and “The West: Fragmentation and Resilience” p. 147-155.

________________________________________________________________________________ October 12 F - Topic 19: Division in the East and Fragmentation in the West Submit 9th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 4 p. 147-155 Homework for next day: HW 21 Be prepared to discuss SH ch. 4:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 4 “Public Power and Private Relationships” p. 156- 172.

MIDTERM October 15 M

WEEK 9 PART II. BUILDING THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 950-1200 October 17 W - Topic 20: The Social Bounds Submit 10th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 4 “Public Power and Private Relationships” p. 156- 172.

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Homework for next week: HW 22 Prepare for discussion MR ch. 6:

Read: The Medieval Record ch. 6 “Restructuring and Reordering Europe” p. 163-198 (docs. 30-37).

_________________________________________________________________________________ October 19 F - continuing Topic 20: The Social Bounds

Discussion in class: MR ch. 6 p. 163-198 (docs. 30-37). Homework for next day: HW 23 Prepare for discussion SH ch. 5:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 5 “The Expansion of Europe (c. 1050-c.1150)" p. 177- 193.

WEEK 10 PART II. BUILDING THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 950-1200 October 22 M - Topic 21: The Expansion of Europe c. 1050-c.1150 Submit 11th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 5 p. 177- 193. Homework for next week: HW 24 Prepare for discussion MR ch. 7:

Read: The Medieval Record: ch. 7, “New Religious Trends” p. 201-227 (docs. 38-43). ________________________________________________________________________________ October 24 W - Topic 23: New Religious Trends Discussion in class: MR ch. 7 p. 201-227 (docs. 38-43). Homework for next day: HW 25 Prepare for discussion SH ch. 5:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 5 “The Expansion of Europe (c. 1050-c.1150)" p. 193-202. ________________________________________________________________________________ October 26 F - Topic 24: Crusades Submit 12th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 5 “The Expansion of Europe (c. 1050-c.1150)" p. 193-202. Homework for next week: HW 26

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Prepare for discussion MR ch. 11: Read: The Medieval Record: ch. 11 “The Crusades” p. 340-375 (docs. 72-78).

WEEK 11 PART II. BUILDING THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 950-1200 October 29 M - continuing Topic 24: Crusades Discussion in class: MR ch. 11 “The Crusades” p. 340-375 (docs. 72-78). Homework for next week: HW 27 Prepare for discussion SH ch. 5:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 5 “New Forms of Learning and Religious Expression” p. 203-216.

__________________________________________________________________________________ October 31 W - Topic 25: Medieval Western European Culture Submit 13th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 5 “New Forms of Learning and Religious Expression” p. 203-216 Homework for next week: HW 28 Prepare for discussion MR ch. 9:

Read: The Medieval Record: ch. 9 “New Intellectual and Artistic Expressions” p. 260-296 (docs. 53-61).

_________________________________________________________________________________ November 2 F - continuing Topic 25: Medieval Western European Culture Discussion in class: MR ch. 9 p. 260-296 (docs. 53-61) Homework for next week: HW 29 Prepare for discussion SH ch. 6:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 6 “Institutionalizing Aspirations (c. 1150-c. 1250)” p. 219-236.

WEEK 12 PART III. LAUNCHING THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 1200-1500 November 5 M - Topic 26: The Consolidation of the City-States Submit 14th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 6 “Institutionalizing Aspirations” p. 219-236

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Homework for next week: HW 30 Prepare for discussion MR ch. 10:

Read: The Medieval Record: ch. 10 “Political Theory and Reality” p. 297-339 (docs. 62-71). _________________________________________________________________________________ November 7 W - Topic 27: Political Theory Discussion in class: MR ch. 10 p. 297-339 (docs. 62-71) Homework for next week: HW 31 Prepare for discussion SH ch. 6:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 6 “Culture and Institutions in Town and Countryside” (c. 1150-c. 1250)” p. 237-259.

________________________________________________________________________________ November 9 F - Topic 28: The Medieval Town and Countryside Submit 15th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 6 p. 237-259 Homework for next week: HW 32 Prepare for discussion MR ch. 8:

Read: The Medieval Record: ch. 8 “The Secular Orders of Society” p. 228-259 (docs. 44-52).

WEEK 13 PART III. LAUNCHING THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 1200-1500 November 12 M - continuing Topic 28: The Medieval Town and Countryside Discussion in class: MR ch. 8 p. 228-259 (docs. 44-52) Homework for next week: HW 33 Prepare for discussion SH ch. 7:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 7 “Discordant Harmonies” p. 263-274.

November 14 W - Topic 29: Strengthening the Control (Mongol Yoke in the East; Urban West) Submit 16th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 7 p. 263-274 Homework for next week: HW 34

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Prepare for discussion SH ch. 7: Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 7 “Discordant Harmonies” p. 275-285.

_________________________________________________________________________________ November 16 F - Topic 29: Strengthening the Control (Attempts to Centralize the Power) Submit 17th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 7 p. 275-285 Homework for next week: HW 35 Prepare for discussion SH ch. 7:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 7 “Discordant Harmonies” p. 286-301.

WEEK 14 PART III. LAUNCHING THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 1200-1500 November 19 M - Topic 30: Cultural Discordant Harmonies Submit 18th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 7 p. 286-301 Homework for next week: HW 36 Prepare for discussion SH ch. 8:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 8 “Catastrophe and Creativity” p. 305-327 _________________________________________________________________________________ November 21 W & 23 F Thanksgiving Break (No classes)

WEEK 15 PART III. LAUNCHING THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 1200-1500 November 26 M - Topic 31: Catastrophe and Creativity Submit 19th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 8 p. 305-327

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Homework for next week: HW 37 Prepare for discussion MR ch. 12:

Read: The Medieval Record: ch. 12 “The Fourteenth Century: Catastrophe and Creativity” p. 379-405 (docs. 79-83)

_________________________________________________________________________________ November 28 W - continuing Topic 31: Catastrophe and Creativity Discussion in class: MR ch. 12 p. 379-405 (docs. 79-83) Homework for next week: HW 38 Prepare for discussion SH ch. 8:

Write a Summary: A Short History ch. 8 “Catastrophe and Creativity” p. 327-346 _________________________________________________________________________________ November 30 F - continuing Topic 31: Catastrophe and Creativity Submit 20th Summary Discussion in class: SH ch. 8 p. 327-346 Homework for next week: HW 39 Prepare for discussion MR ch. 12:

Read: The Medieval Record: ch. 12 “The Fourteenth Century: Catastrophe and Creativity” p. 406-426 (docs. 84-87).

WEEK 16 PART III. LAUNCHING THE FIRST EUROPE, C.E. 1200-1500 December 3 M - continuing Topic 31: Catastrophe and Creativity Discussion in class: MR ch. 12 p. 406-426 (docs. 84-87) Homework for next week: HW 40 Prepare for discussion MR ch. 13:

Read: The Medieval Record: ch. 13 “The Fifteenth Century: An Age of Rebirth?” p. 427-473 (docs. 88-97). ____________________________________________________________________

December 5 W - continuing Topic 31: Catastrophe and Creativity Discussion in class: MR ch. 13 p. 427-473 (docs. 88-97) Homework for next week: Prepare the finishing touch of the final version of your Essay

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December 7 F REVIEW SESSION Submit the Essay on Blackboard

FINAL EXAMS WEEK December 10-15 Final Exam - TBA by The Purdue University Schedule