This advanced course in the history of
England surveys its development from the establishment of Roman authority
in the 1st century after Christ to the “Glorious Revolution”
in 1688. While attention in the lectures and discussions will be given
to as many of the various areas as possible, primary focus will be given
to developments will be given to the activities of the Crown and the
Church, the institutions primarily responsible for the growth of the
medieval English state.s
A schedule of lecture topics and dates along with reading assignments,
test dates and other significant information is available at this site
(see "schedule" link at left) . Class
sessions are utilized for both lectures and discussions. Students are
expected to attend lectures and be prepared for discussions; failure
to do either on a regular basis will result in a negative evaluation
at the end of the term when semester grades are determined. As far as
can be known at this point, this class will meet each and every day
of the semester as noted below.
In addition to the mid-term and final
examinations, a major research paper is required (see "term paper"
lin at left). Graduate students, who will have the opportunity to read
and work with both primary and secondary sources, should plan to visit
my office for a chat about other requirements for them.
The mid-term, final, and term paper each
count about 33% of the semester grade. Class attendance and participation
will be considered in "borderline" grade situations. Due dates
for the term paper and exams are provided in the Schedule.