Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2015-16

HIST 1221 - The First Universities: History & Learning in Europe, 1100-1600


History of the first universities and their role in medieval European history. Close examination of Bologna, Paris and Oxford. Focus on three main topics: the exchange of knowledge across languages and cultures; the role of education in growing and sustaining strong government; and controversy arising from the convergence of religion, politics, and scholarship. We consider relevance of these topics to the modern university and its place in society.

Credit Hours: 3.0
General Education Code: 2HL
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I


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