Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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HIST 120 001 (CRN: 14691)
MEDIEVAL CIVILIZATIONS
Long Title: MEDIEVAL CIVILIZATIONS
Department: History
Instructor: Gan, Quan
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 40
Section Enrolled: 27 (Reserved + All Others)
Reserved Seats for Fall Semester 2025 Matriculants: 10 (5 Available)
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 40
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 30
Enrollment data as of: 8-DEC-2025 10:05AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
14-DEC-2025
2:00PM - 5:00PM U
Description: Focusing on the period between 300-1500 CE, the course will survey political institutions, society, and culture in medieval European, Byzantine, and Islamic civilizations. Topics include Christianization of Europe, the rise of Islam, the Crusades, scholastic theology, persecution of heretics, bubonic plague, and the rise of centralized monarchies. Cross-list: MDEM 120.