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Undergraduate Catalog 2011 - 2012 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2011 - 2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HIS 332 - Byzantine History & Civilization

(4 credits)
Course will examine the geography and the origins of Byzantium and explore the evolution of Byzantine history from the dedication of Constantinople in 330 to its fall in 1453. The course starts with a geographical and historical background that illustrates questions of historical continuity and processes of transformation. We will then proceed chronologically, focusing on the crucial historical junctions that influenced and shaped the region today. Students will become familiar with the sources of Byzantine history and understand the historical place allocated for Byzantium within World civilizations. This course will also give insights into Byzantine art architecture, literature, and theology. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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