Using the Hundred Years' War between these two great feudal nations as a framing device, we will in effect be watching the end of the middle ages and the beginning of the modem period. While we will follow the events of the war fairly closely, and of course chronologically, this course will not be merely a detailed analysis of battles, diplomacy, and politics. Instead, it is hoped that at the end of the course each of you will have a comprehensive picture of late Medieval Europe. In order to better understand Medieval law, faith, and diplomacy, we will pay particular attention to the trial of Joan of Arc. In fact, we will recreate it.
Attendance is therefore essential and mandatory .
Each student is allowed three unexcused absences and three unexcused tardies. Excused absences and tardies require written documentation, such as a doctor's note. Each subsequent unexcused absence after the second will result in the deduction of one point from your final grade. Each subsequent unexcused tardy after the second will result in the deduction of one point from your grade on the final exam. Tardy is defined as arriving to class after the roll has been taken.