This course will explore the social, cultural and economic changes that made up the dynamic period we call the middle ages. Through lectures, discussion, films, debates and readings, the important developments, accomplishments and failings of the medieval centuries will be brought to life. Students will write thematic and analytical essays examining a particular topic or source of medieval history. We will focus on major issues, trends and themes in the history and development of Latin America as a whole, and will highlight certain regions in greater detail. This course will consist of lecture, class discussion and numerous required reading and writing assignments.
Attendance is absolutely essential.
This course will emphasize critical thinking and analysis rather than strict memorization. Students will grapple with problems of historical perspective and interpretation, and are expected to participate in discussion, raise questions and form opinions based on the material presented in lecture and in reading assignments. Students will be evaluated on their participation in class discussions, projects and on their completion of all written assignments. Proctor World History II allows students to discuss historical change through the broad themes of global history from roughly 1400 to the present. Students will be asked to read documents from around the world and to compare societies through essay exams, papers, class discussions, and presentations.