First two weeks of school (Sept. 5 - Sept. 14)

Here is an outline of what you can expect in Modern European History during the first two weeks of class.

*Please note that things are due to be completed on the day they are listed. For example, you are expected to complete the reading "Palmer 1099-1114" before class on Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Wednesday, Sept 5

  • In-class: welcome, introductions & distribution of course materials
    • this will be a shortened class (30-35 minutes)
Friday, Sept 7

  • Read: NY Times Article
  • Lecture: Anatomy of a Controversy
  • Discussion: Joan Scott's argument
Tuesday, Sept 11

  • Read: Palmer 1099-1114
  • Lecture: Europe in the 21st Century
  • Discussion: Joan Scott, cont.
  • Due: reading notes
Thursday, Sept 13

  • Read: Palmer 1085-1099
  • Lecture: Social Change and Social Movements
  • Discussion: Headscarf Roundtable
  • Due: summer reading essay