Medieval World Civilizations. (3 h)

Provides an overview of world civilizations in the period generally understood as 'medieval,' from 600 C.E. to 1600 C.E. The course examines cultures and societies in East Asia, India, Africa, and the Americas as well as Europe and asks if there is such a thing as a 'medieval' world history. What characteristics do these widely differing cultures and geographic areas share, and where do they differ? (CD, D)