Medieval Medicine

Shannon Jones, Historian, (MA European History)

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(50)

An Introduction to Medieval Medicine: Plague and Herbalism from Antiquity to the Renaissance

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12

This is a broad introductory class that will cover a number of topics relating to medieval medicine. It is an ideal course for those who are interested in general history, the medieval time period, the study of diseases, or early medical practices. No prior classes or information is needed to be in this course, we will start with the basics and move on from that point.

Over the course of eight weeks, we will be touching on a number of topics in class. The sections will be as follows:
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I chose to offer this class because I find the topic to be both interesting and not one that is generally taught on a regular basis. 

As for my background, I have a Master of Arts in Early European History, a certificate in Herbalism, and I have worked in the modern emergency medicine field for a number of years. Additionally, I write books that involve medieval folklore, superstitions, and herbal practices.

Homework Offered
There are two optional homework assignments: one on recognizing plants from the herbalism lecture. The second one will be an essay on a disease from the Columbian Exchange.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There will be a final exam handed out before the final lecture.
Grades Offered

We will be discussing different diseases, surgery, and battlefield medicine. Some of which may lean towards some graphic descriptions.

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Meet the teacher

Shannon Jones, Historian, (MA European History)

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(50)

Hello everyone, it is a pleasure to be able to introduce myself to all of you! You can call me Ms. Shannon. I take a passionate, yet relaxed approach to teaching classes. 

I will begin with my educational background: 
I have a Masters in Early...