ECHT History 101: Western Civilization to 1648 - Autumn, 2003
Professors Knutson and Slafter
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Western Civilization will trace the development of Europe’s awareness of itself as a specifically ‘Western’ society. The essential building blocks in this development will be Greece, Rome, the Church, the Germanic invasions, feudalism, the guilds, the Renaissance, and European expansion overseas. The Byzantine Empire, Islam, and Russia will also make their appearance, but will feature as cultures in opposition to which the image of the West was created.
Texts required for this course:
Jackson Spielvogel, Western Civilization: A Brief History [ISBN: 053456061X]
The History 101 Coursepack
Texts also required for the core program:
Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Cancer Ward [ISBN: 0374511993]
Site Essays:
You will be required to write three five-page-essays in which you will need to relate texts, art or historical artifacts to the content of this course.
Participation and Attendance:
Because our program is interdisciplinary and participatory in nature, attendance is required at lectures, museums, art galleries, historical sites, and concerts. Part of your grade will depend on this participation and attendance.
Grading:
ECHT core program participation and quizzes 15%
Three Interpretive Essays 15% each
Two Tour Examinations
20% each