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An examination of principal trends in the development of European civilisation between the early Middle Ages and the nineteenth century.
This paper is an introduction to European History from the Middle Ages, known for
the Crusading Movement and the Black Death, to the dawn of the modern era, marked
by the French Revolution and the rise of capitalism. It explores how medieval Europe
created a new civilisation and how and why Western Europe grew into a global power
in the modern period.
The paper is essential for students who major in
History, and it also complements studies in a wide range of subjects, including law,
psychology, politics, sociology, English and classics.
| Paper title | From Medieval to Modern Europe |
|---|---|
| Paper code | HIST108 |
| Subject | History |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $913.95 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,073.40 |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- takashi.shogimen@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Coordinator: Professor Takashi Shogimen
Lecturers: Associate Professor John Stenhouse
Professor Takashi Shogimen- Paper Structure
Structure:
- Wars and Revolutions
- Economy and Society
- Christianisation
- Ideas and Learning
- Government
- The Expansion of the European World
Assessment:
- Essay Plan – 10%
- Research Essay – 30%
- Final Exam/Test – 60%
- Textbooks
Recommended: Joshua Cole and Carol Symes, Western Civilizations, Fourth Brief Edition (New York: W. W. Norton, 2016).
In addition, course materials will be made available electronically via Blackboard.- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will
- Be equipped with a clear sense of the general shape of European history from the Middle Ages to the dawn of the modern era
- Have a sound grasp of the concepts and terms that historians have used to make sense of European history
