This is an introductory course designed to provide a broad survey of European developments from the fifth to the eighteenth centuries. The course examines major themes in political history (such as the medieval kingdoms, the rise of communes or the territorial state), in social and economic history (including the medieval tripartite social model, feudal organization, urban life, elite and subordinate classes, manorial structures, the gradual transition to capitalism with proto-industrialization and the impact of the colonial system). Particular attention is paid to cultural history (medieval Christianity, the Renaissance, the Reformation and Counter-Reformation movements) and the formation of social, religious and gender identities.
Learning outcomes: Students will be able to recognize the chronology and geography of the period under examination, to understand the relevant interpretive perspectives, draw conclusions through historical comparison, assess changes in historical perspective, reassess historical knowledge, recognize the complexity that historical knowledge involves and realize how the present conditions historical research.
General Competences: The course’s aims include:
Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information.
Production of free, creative and inductive thinking.
Working independently.
Criticism and self-criticism.
Respect for difference and multiculturalism
Delivery: | Face to face | |
Use Of Information And Communications Technology : | The course makes use of information and communications technology (powerpoint presentations and use of eclass). | |
Teaching Methods: | Activity | Semester workload |
Lectures | 39 | |
Personal study of bibliography during the semester. Essay composition and preparation for mid-term exam. | 45 | |
Preparation for final written exam. | 61 | |
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145 | |
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The language of evaluation is Greek. The methods of evaluation include final written exam, non-compulsory mid-term exam with choice questionnaires and short-answer questions and optional written work. |
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Related academic journals:
Journal of Medieval History
Renaissance Quarterly
Sixteenth Century Journal
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Δραστηριότητα | Φόρτος Εργασίας Εξαμήνου |
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Σύνολο Μαθήματος | 140 |
Διαλέξεις | 40 |
Ασκήσεις στην τάξη | 15 |
Εκπαιδευτική εκδρομή | 10 |
Αυτόνομη μελέτη στην διάρκεια του εξαμήνου | 45 |
Μελέτη προετοιμασίας για τις εξετάσεις | 30 |
Αξιολόγηση Φοιτητών:
Η αξιολόγηση των φοιτητών/ριών γίνεται μέσω εξετάσεων με ερωτήσεις ανάπτυξης και αποκλειστικά στην ελληνική γλώσσα. Τα κριτήρια είναι προσβάσιμα για τους φοιτητές/ριες στην ηλεκτρονική πλατφόρμα του μαθήματος (e-class).
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