The Mediterranean, a Space of Exchange (from the Renaissance to Enlightenment)
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
Course Summary
Explore the history and culture of the Mediterranean region through this course, which covers topics like ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, the rise of Islam, and the Crusades.Key Learning Points
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the history and cultural development of the Mediterranean region
- Learn about lesser-known historical events and figures that have shaped the region
- Explore the impact of modern-day politics and conflicts on the Mediterranean
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deep understanding of the history and culture of the Mediterranean region
- Gain insight into lesser-known events and figures that have shaped the region
- Explore the impact of modern-day politics and conflicts on the Mediterranean
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of Mediterranean history is required
- A willingness to engage with challenging and thought-provoking material
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online course
- Pre-recorded lectures
- Interactive quizzes and assignments
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- The Silk Road: A Cultural History
- European Civilization, 1648-1945
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- John Julius Norwich
- Fernand Braudel
Related Books
Description
The course The Mediterranean, a Space of Exchange (from Renaissance to Enlightenment) aims to explain the Mediterranean, using history and the analysis of the past, as a space generated by routes and circulation. We consider it crucial to disclose mobility as a historical factor: a mobility comprised of four major elements, namely people, objects, ideas and practices. In our analysis of Mediterranean reality between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, we will pay particular attention to its western shores, an area seething with transfers and exchanges, in the social and economic spheres as well as the political and cultural, with the Iberian Peninsula, the various islands and the Italian Peninsula, all spaces of great dynamism.
Outline
- Introduction
- Presentation
- Some basic information and grading policy
- Informaciones generales y sistema de evaluación
- Curriculum, week by week
- Currículum semana por semana
- General bibliography / Bibliografía general
- Acknowledgment - Agradecimientos
- The Mediterranean and its History - El Mediterráneo y su historia
- Thinking the Mediterranean 1
- Thinking the Mediterranean 2
- Interview to prof. Joan-Lluís Palos
- Introduction to module 2
- Bibliography module 2
- Further readings module 2
- Module 2 Quiz 1
- Module 2 Quiz 2
- The Mediterranean through the Eyes of Travellers and Artists - El Mediterráneo visto por los viajeros y los artistas
- The Mediterranean through Cervantes' Eyes
- Artists on the Move, to and from the Academy - Artistas en movimiento
- Introduction to module 3
- Bibliography module 3
- Further reading
- Module 3 quiz 1
- Module 3 quiz 2
- The Mediterranean, a Space of Powers - El Mediterráneo, un espacio de poderes
- A Plurality of Powers: from Family to Empire - Una pluralidad de poderes: de la familia al Imperio
- Introduction to module 4
- Machiavelli y el ejercicio del poder en la edad moderna (ES)
- Machiavelli and the Exercise of Power in the Early Modern Age (EN)
- Bibliography module 4
- Module 4 quiz 1
- Module 4 quiz 2
- The Mediterranean at War - El Mediterráneo, guerra y conflictos
- The “Crusade” Myth - El mito de la cruzada
- Interview to prof. Á. Casals
- Introduction to module 5
- Bibliography module 5
- Further readings - Lecturas de profundización
- Module 5 quiz 1
- Module 5 quiz 2
- The Mediterranean, a Network of Ports - El Mediterráneo, red de puertos
- A Brief History of the Commerce in the Mediterranean Area
- Interview to prof. Jaume Dantí
- In depth: Early Modern Venice
- Introduction to module 6
- Bibliography module 6
- Module 6 quiz 1
- Module 6 quiz 2
- The Mediterranean, Beliefs and Lifestyles - El Mediterráneo, creencias y formas de vida
- The Family in the Early Modern Western Mediterranean
- Religions (1)
- Religions (2) - Religiones (2)
- Introduction to module 7
- Bibliography module 7
- Further readings and on-line sources / Lecturas de profundización y fuentes
- Module 7 quiz 1
- Module 7 quiz 2
- The Mediterranean on the Table: Food and Culture - El Mediterráneo en la mesa: cultura alimentaria
- Mediterranean Recipes: "El llibre del coc". - Recetas Mediterránea: el "Libre del coc"
- Mediterranean Ingredients
- Introduction to module 8
- Bibliography module 8
- Further reading and sources - Lecturas de profundización y fuentes
- Module 8 quiz 1
- Module 8 quiz 2
- The Mediterranean and the Atlantic World - El Mediterráneo y el mundo atlántico
- The adventure of the ocean - La aventura del oceano
- Interview to Dr. Diego Sola
- Introduction to module 9
- Reading primary sources
- Further readings
- Bibliography module 9
- Module 9 quiz 1
- Module 9 quiz 2
- Final assignment / Prueba final
Summary of User Reviews
This Mediterranean History course received positive reviews from many users. The course explores the history of the Mediterranean region, covering topics such as trade, migration, and cultural exchange. One aspect that many users found good was the course's engaging and informative lectures. However, some users did mention a few cons, such as the lack of interaction with the instructor and the heavy workload.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
engaging and informative lecturesPros from User Reviews
- The course covers a wide range of topics related to Mediterranean history
- The lectures are well-structured and engaging
- The course materials are informative and well-researched
Cons from User Reviews
- There is limited interaction with the instructor
- The workload can be heavy at times
- Some users felt that the assessments were too difficult
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