History (The Dark Ages) OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level History Course on the Dark Ages by Umass

Published Feb 09, 2009

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The History Department from the University of Massachusetts Boston offers the OpenCourseWare class 'The Dark Ages'. The course provides students with information on the scientific, mathematical and philosophical advancements made by different religious and ethnic groups following the end of the Roman Empire. This undergraduate-level course is ideal for any student studying History, Sociology, Religion and related fields.

The Dark Ages: Course Specifics

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The Dark Ages: Course Description

Taught by Professor Aidan Breen, 'The Dark Ages' is an OpenCourseWare that begins with the fall of the Roman Empire and ends with the growth of Western European civilization. Main course topics include the Pax Romana, the Christian Empire, the Barbarians, the Islamic religion and the early Carolingians. Students who complete this undergraduate-level course from the University of Massachusetts Boston will have a thorough understanding of how early European history developed and how it influenced the eras that were to follow.

Course materials include lecture overviews and a through list of discussion questions and suggested assignments. To learn more, visit the history of the Dark Ages course page.

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