The Medieval and Early Modern World (HIST1400)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2020
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Historical & Philosophical Inq
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Assessment methods
Journal Reflections, Document Analysis and Essay
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This first-year History "Gateway" course examines the medieval and early modern world through the lens of the plague. Through a rich variety of contemporary sources and critical (in-class) discussions, it explores the fundamental social, political, religious, and cultural experiences of these respective periods, with a view to developing and enriching students' understanding of historical methods and practice along the way.