Plagues of the Middle Ages
This class will only meet once and is a condensed version of my historic diseases courses. It is an ideal lecture for those who are interested in beginning to learn about either the time period or diseases.
Shannon Jones, Historian, (MA European History)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(54)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 8
Beginner Level
This class will be hosted in an online slideshow format, complete with a lecture, and discussion questions. We will be looking at three plagues that swept through parts or the whole of Europe during the Middle Ages (476 C.E. - 1400 C.E.) Specifically, the Plague of 664 in the United Kingdom, the Plague of Justinian in the Mediterranean, and the "Black Death," through the whole of Europe. We will review contemporary records and accounts, see how the diseases look under a microscope, and we will talk about both historical and modern perspectives of each disease. The discussion questions will be for the students interested in participating. Participation is not mandatory.
Learning Goals
This is an introductory course to plagues from the medieval time period. Students will have a better understanding of both the history and the diseases.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is a class that discusses death and diseases. I do not post graphic pictures, but during part of the lecture I will be talking about the signs and symptoms of the diseases.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Primary sources will include the works of: Bede, Welsh poet Jeuan Gethin, and the Medieval Chronicler Froissart
Secondary Sources will include:
CDC
Mount, Toni, Medieval Medicine: It’s Mysteries and Science
Joined April, 2018
4.8
54reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in History from University of Nebraska at Kearney
I have a master's degree in early European history and I have been teaching on the history of diseases for six years. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
2-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
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