The Vikings

Explores the complex relationship of the Vikings with the medieval world. Investigates the dynamics of Viking expansion, not only in terms of raiding and conflict, but also as a process of diplomacy, settlement, assimilation, and colonization. Examines developments within Scandinavian society such as state formation, social structures, trade, shipbuilding, slavery, urban growth, and Christianization. Considers the methodological difficulties presented by the diverse and often contradictory historical sources for information about the Vikings, such as chronicles, archaeology, coin hoards, stone inscriptions, and sagas.

Related Subjects

Offered Spring 2023

Catalog	Subject	Faculty	Level	HASS	Category
21H.007 21L.014	Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Studies MW 9:30-11, 1-246	Alexander Forte Arthur Bahr	Introductory	HASS-H	CI-H
21H.132	The Ancient World: Rome Lecture: MW 12-1, 4-159 Recitation 1: R 12-1, 4-159 Recitation 2: F 1-2, 56-167	William Broadhead	Introductory	HASS-H	CI-H
21H.134 14.70	Medieval Economic History in Comparative Perspective T EVE 7-10, 16-160	Anne E. C. McCants	Introductory	HASS-S	CI-H
21H.143 21G.056	The “Making” of Modern Europe: 1789 – Present TR 10:30-12, 14N-221	Alexandra Steinlight	Introductory	HASS-H
21H.245 21G.086 17.57	Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society: 1917 to the Present TR 1-2:30, 66-154	Elizabeth A. Wood	Intermediate	HASS-S	CI-H
21H.330	Ancient Empires: Persians and Greeks in Antiquity TR 11:30-1, 24-115	Alexander Forte	Seminar	HASS-H
21H.336	The Making of a Roman Emperor TR 2:30-4, 56-180	William Broadhead	Seminar	HASS-H
21H.343 CC.120	Making Books in the Renaissance and Today TR 1-2:30, 14N-112	Erica Zimmer	Seminar	HASS-A

Not Offered This Term

Catalog	Subject	Faculty	Level	HASS	Category
21H.130	The Ancient World: Greece	Alexander Forte	Introductory	HASS-H	CI-H
21H.133	The Medieval World Not offered regularly; consult department	Eric J. Goldberg	Introductory	HASS-H
21H.141	Renaissance to Revolution: Europe, 1300-1800 offered infrequently; consult department	Staff	Introductory	HASS-H	CI-H
21H.144 21G.087	Introduction to Russian Studies TR 2:30-4, 14N-221	Maria Khotimsky	Introductory	HASS-H
21H.145 21G.049 4.674	French Photography	Catherine Clark	Introductory	HASS-A	CI-H
21H.230	Barbarians, Saints, and Emperors	Eric J. Goldberg	Intermediate	HASS-H
21H.237	The City of Athens in the Age of Pericles	William Broadhead	Intermediate	HASS-H
21H.239	The City of Rome in the Age of the Caesars TR 2:30-4, 66-156	William Broadhead	Intermediate	HASS-H
21H.240	The World of Charlemagne MW 9:30-11, E51-385	Eric J. Goldberg	Intermediate	HASS-H	CI-H
21H.241 21G.054	France: Enlightenment and Revolution TR 2-3:30, 4-253	Jeffrey S. Ravel	Intermediate	HASS-H
21H.242 21G.322	Frenchness in and Era of Globalization Not offered regularly; consult department	Catherine Clark	Intermediate	HASS-H
21H.244 21G.085	Imperial and Revolutionary Russia: Culture and Politics, 1700-1917 TR 2:30-4, 56-167	Elizabeth A. Wood	Intermediate	HASS-H
21H.331	Julius Caesar in the Fall of the Roman Republic TR 3:30-5, 56-191	William Broadhead	Seminar	HASS-H
21H.333	Early Christianity Not offered regularly; consult department	Eric J. Goldberg	Seminar	HASS-H
21H.381 WGS.222	Women and War F 10-1, 2-103	Lerna Ekmekcioglu	Seminar	HASS-S
21H.382	Capitalism in the Age of Revolution R 2-5, E51-285	Malick W. Ghachem	Seminar	HASS-H