HIST 204(S) The Later Middle Ages (Same as Religion 218)

An introduction to the history of Western Europe from the beginning of the twelfth century through the fifteenth century. Subjects covered will include the social order; the rise of urban economy and culture; the rise of universities; the development of centralized secular and papal monarchies; critique and reform of the Church, the evolution of Christian and national identities and the definition and persecution of marginal groups; and, finally, the widespread social and economic upheaval that marked "the autumn of the Middle Ages" and the transition to early modern Europe. Classes will consist of short lectures/readings and discussion. Evaluation will be based on class participation, two short papers, and a final essay exam. Groups B and D

Hour: KLEPPER