The history of England from the Roman Conquest to 1485, including such topics as Anglo-Saxon society, the Norman Conquest, law and Parliament, social life, religion, and late medieval crises. To be able to think critically about historical issues and about the ways in which those issues have been interpreted. To be able to analyze historical data and reach informed conclusions about those data. To be able to express yourself with precision and clarity, whether orally or in writing.
Papers are due on the assigned date.
Late papers will be accepted, but there will be a penalty of 5 points for each day that the paper is late. All students must be officially enrolled in the course by the end of the second week of classes. No requests to add the course will be approved by the departmental chair after that time. All papers and examinations must be your own work. Plagiarism is not allowed.