University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 23, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

HIST 654 - Topics in Medieval History

(3 units)
Selected topics concerning medieval economic, social, political, religious and cultural developments such as feudal society, religious orthodoxy and dissent, universities and chivalry.

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. write a lengthy historiographical analysis or research paper in which historiography figures prominently.
2. identify the main themes of the field in individual and group discussions.
3. analyze examples of major secondary works in the field.
4. identify and explain the following major historical themes: medieval economic, social, political, religious and cultural developments such as feudal society, religious orthodoxy and dissent, universities and chivalry.


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