HIST 259 Medieval Iberia: the Peoples, Places and Politics of Convivencia

In this course, students will be introduced to the practice of studying medieval history as they approach an understanding of medieval Iberia (Spain) as part of the Islamic Mediterranean while they cultivate a critical approach to the study of the multi-ethnic and multi-religious society of medieval Spain, and explore the modes of coexistence between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Students will engage in the scholarly debates surrounding the historical constructs of convivencia – crucial to understanding Spain’s past and will use the methods of literary studies, art history, religious studies, and history to explore Spain’s cultural heritage. [GM1, GM2, SS]

Instructor

Goshgarian