This course focusses on the changes that occur after the collapse of the Roman Empire, beginning with a focus on the Vikings and their influence on surrounding societies. Students will develop their source analysis skills as they investigate Viking culture and expansion. The unit then moves to Shogunate Japan, where students will continue to use their source analysis skills while exploring the roles of samurai and feudalism. To conclude the semester, students will work in groups to research a chosen aspect of the Middle Ages, such as the Black Death or Crime and Punishment, and present their findings through a creative video project.
