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Academic Year 2005/2006

Like Lambs to the Slaughter: Improvising Murder in the Twelfth Century
FRST 231 SP
Crosslistings:
MDST 235
FIST 231
HIST 278

This course will study three assassinations of the twelfth century: that of Bishop Gaudry of Laon in 1112, that of Count Charles of Flanders in 1127, and that of Archbishop Thomas Becket of Canterbury in 1170. We will study these assassignations and the manifold issues they raise through the various contemporary historical accounts of the murders and their consequences. Another of our goals will thus be to recognize and investigate the ways in which historical works render actions intelligible and meaningful.

MAJOR READINGS

Guiber of Nogent, MEMOIRS
Suger, THE DEEDS OF LOUIS THE FAT
Herman of Tournai, THE RESTORATION OF THE MONASTARY OF STAIN MARTIN OF TOURNAI
Walter of Therouanne, THE LIFE OF CHARLES THE GOOD
Galbert of Bruges, THE MURDER OF CHARLES THE GOOD
Guernes of Pont-Sainte-Maxence, THE LIFE OF SAINT THOMAS THE MARTYR OF CANTERBURY
William of Canterbury, THE LIFE AND PASSION OF SAINT THOMAS
Benedict of Peterborough, THE PASSION OF SAINT THOMAS
Edward Grim, THE LIFE OF SAINT THOMAS
J ohn of Salisbury, THE LIFE OF SAINT THOMAS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

3-4 short papers

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA RLAN    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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