Anglo-American University in Prague European History I
| Course Name | European History I |
| Course Code | HIS121 |
| Description | This course is an interdisciplinary survey of the development of Europe from Late Antiquity to the end of the Middle Ages. In this course, we will look at the political, religious, economic, and cultural developments that together formed the civilization of medieval Europe. Consideration will be given to how the legacy of these developments subsequently defined the 鈥榗onstruction of Europe鈥� to the present day. Lectures will be based mainly on primary source texts in English translation, as well as examples from art, architecture, music and literature. |
| Learning Outcomes | Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: – Demonstrate a knowledge of the important events and personalities that shaped the emergence of Europe from the Late Roman world through the Middle Ages – Discuss the development and organization of the political, economic, religious and cultural institutions of medieval society. – Distinguish between primary and secondary sources, and be able to use these materials to discuss historical events and issues. – Discuss the legacy of the Middle Ages in the modern construction of Europe |
| School | School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Level | Bachelor |
| Number of credits (US / ECTS) | 3 US / 6 ECTS |