Encountering the Middle Ages

About this subject

This unit will explore the culture, politics and religion of the medieval period. It considers Byzantium, the establishment of Islam and the Islamic world, and the emergence of Latin Christendom in western Europe. Each of these ‘new’ societies established novel forms of political organisation and social structure, embedded in their religious culture. This unit will explore these changes by consideration of a diversity of visual and written sources. Students will also be exposed to scholarly debates relevant to these fields. Some historians argue that the medieval period provides the foundation for modernity, while others suggest that we should encounter the Middle Ages as other to the present. Students will engage with these debates to develop advanced skills in historiography, as well as to build capacity in their knowledge of the pre-modern past.

Encountering the Middle Ages is a standalone subject at Macquarie University in NSW. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.

No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Macquarie University before enrolling.

Macquarie University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.

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Listing facts

Type

Single subject

National code

MAQ-MHIX2201

Field of education

Information technology

Provider

Macquarie University

Credit points

25

Study mode

Online

Duration

13 weeks

Qualifications listed

0

FEE-HELP

Eligible

Prerequisites

Prior study required