Middle School Live World History, Fall Semester (Part 1)

This is an annual course that has been divided into semesters for payment purposes. Part 1 and Part 2 are meant to be taken together. Both semesters must be taken in the same school year, and Part 1 is a prerequisite to take Part 2.

This class will be an introductory survey of the Middle Ages and Early Modern World from the time of Constantine through the 18th Century. We will focus on connecting events and ideas to people and on making connections concerning cause and effect of human activity and relationships throughout the relevant time periods. Large-scale topics include the Fall of Western Rome, Formation of Medieval Europe, Rise of Islam, Crusades, Late Medieval Period, Renaissance and Reformation, formation of the Early Modern World through the 1800s. Each semester is 16 weeks long.

This class aims to familiarize students with the figures and events of the Medieval and Early Modern Eras of history. They will also learn to develop critical thinking skills to make cause and effect connections concerning historical interpretation.   

This class meets on Tuesdays at 2 pm, Eastern Standard Time.

Note: Space is limited. Be sure to enroll early to secure your spot.

Student Expectations for Live Classes:

• attend and participate in weekly live discussion; this is the heart of the course (recordings will be available after each session)
• do weekly required reading
• take weekly quizzes and answer the discussion questions meant to promote critical thinking

Required Reading:

Required Textbooks:
The History of the Medieval World by Susan Wise Bauers
The History of the Renaissance World by Susan Wise Bauers
There will also be secure links to primary source documents and online articles.