HIST 1260 - Women in European History to 1450

Credit Hours: 3.00
(3 contact hrs)
A survey of the history of women and their roles (political, economic, social, religious) in European history from prehistory through the Middle Ages including accounts of selected exceptional women, notable and notorious alike, who left their mark on the past.

Prerequisites:
None

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of women in different European/Western Settings.

Objectives:

Examine the lifestyle of women in pre-Roman times.
Examine the lifestyle of Women during the Roman Period.
Examine the lifestyle of women during Medieval/Dark Ages Europe.
Examine the lifestyle of women during the Early European Renaissance.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of notable/exceptional women making their mark during the designated course time frame.

Objectives:

Identify notable women relevant to European warfare.
Identify notable women relevant to the development of European culture/intellectualism.
Identify notable women relevant to politics or involved in leadership roles (monarchs, etc.).
Identify notable women relevant to European medicine or science.
Identify notable women relevant to European religion.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of how the accomplishments of Early European women facilitated a more positive diversity in the roles of women in modern times.

Objectives:

Discuss positive moves by women within the public sphere of early Europe.
Discuss the improving view of women within the church.
Discuss the ongoing advances of European women within the realm of intellectualism.
Discuss the affirmative legacies of noted queens, leaders, etc.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Women of Antiquity
Women and the Greek City States
The Role of Women During the Roman Era 500BC-400AD
The Role of Women in the Early Catholic Church
Dark Ages Europe and Femininity 400AD-1300AD
Depictions of Women and Femininity During the Dark Ages
Women in Positions of Leadership (political/military) During the Dark Ages
Women During the Early Renaissance 1350-1450

Primary Faculty
Crawford, Tina
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Wilcox, Dee Ann

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088