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HIST210
The Northern World in a Darker Age
HIST210 FA
Crosslistings: MDST280
Not Currently Offered
This survey course will introduce the early history and
culture of northern Europe until about 1100. The focus will
be on the British Isles and Scandinavia from the first
appearnace of people, through the subsequent immigration of
Celtic and Germanic peoples, until their gradual integration
into the broader European culture. Topics of special
consideration will include the early archaeological record,
Roman Britain, pre-Christian religion and the process of
Christianisation, the ethos of war in the age of Arthur and
Beowulf, the Vikings, and the question of whether this was a
golden age for women.
MAJOR READINGS
Bede, THE ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY OF THE
ENGLISH PEOPLE
----BEOWULF
----THE AGE OF ALFRED THE GREAT
----THE AGE OF BEDE
S. Sturluson, HEIMSKRINGLA
----THE HELIAND
S. Sturluson, EGIL'S SAGA
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three papers and a final
examination. Participation in weekly discussion section.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless
preregistered students attend the first class meeting or
communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first
class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE:
Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the
Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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