By the end of this course students will be able to: 
-Explain how the geography of Europe shaped the development of cultures.
-Describe the role of the church in medieval Europe.
-Determine the role that architecture, education, literature, and religion played in the Middle Ages.
-Understand what feudalism was and why it became an important social structure. 
-Identify the causes and effects of the Crusades and the Reconquista.
-Understand the consequences of the Bubonic plague on European and world history.
-Analyze gender roles during the Middle Ages.

I have a master's degree in Political Science, and postgraduate studies in economics, Human Development, and Gender, as well as a B.A. in Legal Studies. I was an elementary school teacher for five years, teaching world history and literature as my main subjects. For over a decade, I was a consultant and researcher for various feminist NGOs, the United Nations, and the World Bank. 

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Students might be asked to watch a short video, read an article, or finish classwork for homework.
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There will be no quizzes or tests. Students will be assessed on their classroom discussion participation.
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Sources: 
-A History of the World (Teacher Edition) 
-The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade by Susan Wise Bauer
-History of the World Map

*No textbook will be needed for this class. There might be suggested books and articles to read as well as suggested documentaries to watch.