Introduction to the Sources of Medieval History

4–5 credits · Graduate

This seminar is intended as a hands-on introduction to several major genres of source materials for the history of Western Europe from ca. 700-ca. 1400. Each week's meeting will consist of a mix of faculty-led bibliographical overviews, student presentations, and discussions of readings. Above all, it will guide you through a series of research assignments that will collectively introduce you to the medievalist's toolkit -- and provide you with solid foundations for further inquiry, wherever your scholarly interests should lead.