Module #1 Introduction to Medieval Europe Overview of the medieval period, key themes, and historiographical debates
Module #2 The Late Roman Empire and Early Middle Ages Decline of the Roman Empire, barbarian invasions, and the rise of Christianity
Module #3 The Carolingian Renaissance Charlemagnes reforms, cultural achievements, and the impact on European development
Module #4 Feudalism and the Manor Economy The rise of feudalism, lords, vassals, and serfs, and the manor as an economic unit
Module #5 The Growth of Trade and Commerce The revival of trade, the emergence of towns, and the rise of a money economy
Module #6 The Rise of Cities and Guilds The growth of cities, the development of guilds, and the rise of a bourgeois class
Module #7 The Crusades and the Mediterranean Economy The impact of the Crusades on trade, cultural exchange, and the economy of the Mediterranean
Module #8 Agricultural Innovations and the Medieval Economy The impact of the heavy plow, three-field system, and other agricultural innovations on the economy
Module #9 The Black Death and its Economic Impact The devastating effects of the Black Death on the medieval economy and society
Module #10 The Rise of a Money Economy The growth of a money economy, the development of banking, and the rise of usury
Module #11 The Decline of Feudalism The decline of feudalism, the rise of centralized monarchies, and the growth of a national economy
Module #12 The Medieval Church and Economy The role of the Church in the medieval economy, including tithes, indulgences, and ecclesiastical wealth
Module #13 Women and the Medieval Economy The role of women in the medieval economy, including their work, property rights, and social status
Module #14 The Medieval Peasantry The lives and experiences of medieval peasants, including their work, social status, and relationships with lords
Module #15 Urbanization and the Growth of Cities The growth of cities, the development of urban cultures, and the rise of urban elites
Module #16 War and the Medieval Economy The economic impact of warfare, including the costs of warfare, the rise of mercenaries, and the growth of taxation
Module #17 The Hanseatic League and Trade in the Baltic The growth of trade in the Baltic, the rise of the Hanseatic League, and the impact on the European economy
Module #18 The Italian City-States and the Renaissance The rise of the Italian city-states, the growth of trade and commerce, and the emergence of the Renaissance
Module #19 The Impact of the Mongols on European Trade The Mongol conquests, the Silk Road, and the impact on European trade and cultural exchange
Module #20 The Late Medieval Economy and the Rise of National States The growth of national states, the rise of centralized monarchies, and the impact on the economy
Module #21 The Crisis of the Late Middle Ages The economic, social, and cultural crises of the 14th and 15th centuries, including the Black Death, famine, and war
Module #22 The Emergence of a European Economy The growth of a European economy, the rise of international trade, and the emergence of a global economy
Module #23 Conclusion:Economic and Social Change in Medieval Europe A review of the key themes and changes of the medieval period, and their impact on the modern world
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Economic and Social Change in Medieval Europe career
