ARCHSTN015 Medieval History

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Komárková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ilona Matejko-Peterka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Hana Komárková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ilona Matejko-Peterka, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Ilona Matejko-Peterka, Ph.D.
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable
Wed 8:05–9:40 H6
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
ARCHSTN015/A: Wed 9:45–10:30 H6, H. Komárková
Prerequisites
For bachelor students
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the lecture is to provide students with basic knowledge not only about the problems of medieval history, but also about their conception within European historiography. The lectures will emphasize the interpretation of historical phenomena and the creation of history as a construct influenced by social processes. A basic overview of European political, cultural and economic history of the Early Middle Ages will be supplemented through analysis of selected topics based on analysis of source material.
Learning outcomes
Student will gain basic knowledge not only about the problems of medieval history, but also about their conception within European historiography.
Syllabus
  • 1. Middleages - basic information, periodization • 2. Migration period • 3. Byzantine empire in Early Middle Ages • 4. Frankisch empire in Early Middle Ages • 5. Middle Europe in Early Middle Ages • 6. Muslim Empire in Early Middle Ages • 7. Medieval East and West • 8. Investiture Controversy • 9. Medieval France and England - culture and society • 10. Byzantine empire in High Middle Ages • 11. Development of Eastern Europe in High Middle Ages • 12. Medieval culture • 13. Middle Ages as a phenomenon of pop-culture
Literature
    required literature
  • Colins, R. Evropa raného středověku 300-1000, Praha. info
  • Brooke, Ch. Evropa středověku v letech 962-1154, Praha. info
  • Mundy, J. Evropa vrcholného středověku 1150-1300, Praha. info
  • Drška, V.-Picková, D. Dějiny středověké Evropy. Praha, 2004.
    recommended literature
  • ENNENOVÁ, E. Ženy ve středověku. Praha: Argo, 2001.
  • Bednaříková, J. Frankové a Evropa. Praha 2009.
  • Dvorník, F. Zrod střední a východní Evropy ( Mezi Byzancí a Římem ). Praha 1999.
  • Duby, G. Umění a společnost ve středověku. Praha-Litomyšl 2002.
  • Bednaříková, J. Stěhování národů. Praha 2003.
Teaching methods
lectures, work with historical sources, presentation of seminar paper
Assessment methods
Oral examination, attendance (75% at least), active participation, seminar paper
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2022, Winter 2024.
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