The Dark Ages? Medieval Europe AD 300-1000 unit (HTA277)

Introduction

In this unit we witness the birth of the Middle Ages, paying attention to the interactions between Barbarian warrior culture, Roman culture, and Christian culture. We examine the Franks, Anglo-Saxons, Huns, Vandals, Goths, Vikings, and other medieval peoples. Barbarians moved from being Roman outsiders to establishing their own kingdoms, pagans were converted to Christianity, Latin learning found a new home after the decline of the western Roman Empire, Islam had its origins, and new trade routes brought increased wealth as well as conflict between Vikings and other Europeans. At the same time, some fundamental aspects of everyday society remained constant for centuries. This unit uses written and archaeological evidence to examine this fascinating coexistence of change and ongoing continuities. As well as examining the transformation of Europe that took place between approximately 300-1000AD the unit also examines the extent to which broader historical phenomena, such as imperialism and colonialism, might have been relevant in the medieval context.

Summary

Unit name	The Dark Ages? Medieval Europe AD 300-1000
Unit code	HTA277
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	History and Classics
Coordinator	Doctor Elizabeth Freeman
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Contextualise and analyse primary source documents relevant to medieval history of the period between approximately 300AD and approximately 1000AD
• Critically assess a range of secondary source documents concerning medieval history of the period between approximately 300AD and approximately 1000AD, including journal article material
• Find and use relevant resources on medieval history of the period between approximately 300AD and approximately 1000AD, showing independent research skill
• Formulate and present logical written arguments, abiding by the conventions of academic History writing
• Demonstrate an understanding of the major social trends affecting Europeans, and caused by Europeans, between approximately 300AD and approximately 1000AD

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus: One 45-minute face to face lecture weekly; one 45-minute recorded lecture weekly; one 90-minute face to face tutorial weekly. Note that the face to face lecture will also be recorded and available online. Off Campus: Two 45-minute recorded lectures weekly. Weekly participation in online discussions.
Assessment	Minor Assignment (15%)|Tutorial quizzes (15%)|Take Home Exam (30%)|Research Essay (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	See MyLO for required Unit Reader. See MyLO for access to other required materials.

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