Ancient and Medieval Europe

HST 121 -- Introduction

I.  Discussion of website, course policies, syllabus, etc.
	A. course website
	B. Blackboard
	C. syllabus
	D. textbook
	E. primary documents
	F. class schedule
	G. lecture outlines
	H. grading
		1. 400 total points
		2. NO extra credit
		3. NO curve
		4. attendance
		5. quizzes
		6. film review
		7. exams
		8. make-ups
		9. Blackboard
	I. withdrawal deadline
	J. communication
	K. academic dishonesty
		- plagiarism
	L. classroom behavior
	M. Writing Center
	N. Learning Support Services
	O. grade appeal procedure

II.  History:  What is it?  Why study it?

III.  This course: Ancient and Medieval Europe [Map]
	A. food production
	B. cities
		1. specialization of labor
		2. centralized government
		3. organized religion
	C. writing
	D. Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome
	E. Medieval Europe
	F. The Renaissance