Cross-Cultural Encounters in the Later Middle Ages: The Mongol Empire

3 credits

This course explores the theme of cultural exchange between peoples during the Mongol expansion in Asia and Europe during the late Middle Ages. It also considers the history of the Mongol Empire from its emergence to its fragmentation. The course will include a historical role-playing game: Grandsons of Genghis: The Mongol Qurultai of 1246. ***Prerequisite: One 100 level HIST course or completion of 15 credit hours.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of HIST 290BE or HIST 290AZ.*