The Crusades

Subject HIST30034 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2011.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 8.5 hours per week: Total time commitment 102 hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Megan Cassidy-Welch mecass@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

This subject explores the crusading movement and the world of the crusaders from the first crusade in 1095 to the fall of Acre in 1291. Topics include definitions and justifications of holy war and jihad. motives for crusading. the Latin kingdom of Jerusalem. relations between Muslims and Christians during the crusading period. preaching, pilgrimage and travel. the Albigensian crusade and crusades within Europe. and the impact of the crusades on western culture. Students completing this subject should be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of the crusading period between 1095-1291. demonstrate familiarity with the main sources and historical debates concerning the crusades. and demonstrate understanding of the cultural, social, political and religious contexts in which the crusades occurred.
Objectives:
  • be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of the crusading period between 1095-1292.
  • demonstrate familiarity with the main sources and historical debates concerning the crusades.
  • demonstrate understanding of the cultural, social, political and religious contexts in which the crusades occurred.
Assessment:

A 1500 word document analysis 40% (due mid-semester), a 2500-word essay 50% (due end of semester) and class participation 10%.

Hurdle requirement: students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day; after five days, no late assessment will be accepted. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:

A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

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Generic Skills:
  • demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources
  • show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument.
  • demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the contextualisation of judgements, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and possibilities and by constructing an argument.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major
European Studies
History
History
History
History Major
Related Breadth Track(s): Medieval and Early Modern Studies

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