A Global History of the Middle Ages? (MDVL0053)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: History
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Students on this course must be students on MA Medieval and Renaissance Studies degree programme, or have studied at least one module in medieval history at undergraduate or graduate level.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Globalisation is often understood as a modern phenomenon, but medieval historians are currently debating the extent to which it is desirable and feasible to write a history of global connections and comparisons for the period between 500 and 1500 鈥� an era during which, in many parts of Eurasia, new states emerged, religious systems expanded and mercantile networks were consolidated.

The purpose of this module is to think conceptually and methodologically about the challenges of writing a global history of the Middle Ages, and to question conventional understandings of periodisation, geographical areas, and meanings of the 鈥榞lobal鈥�. Students can make original and thought-provoking contributions to what is an evolving debate and are encouraged to think about their own research interests within a global context.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 12
Module leader: Dr Patrick Lantschner
Who to contact for more information: history.programmes@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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