HIST0400A-S11
Readings in Medieval History:
Medieval Science/Tech/Magic
Readings in Medieval History: Medieval Science, Technology and Magic
Modern understanding may link science with technology, but magic is a world apart. In the Medieval West, where alchemy and the astrolabe comfortably shared a workroom, intellectuals pursued both with equal fervor and equal respectability. This class will explore the medieval meanings and context of “science” and “magic,” as well as developments in technology, and the relationship to authority of all three. 3 hrs. sem.
Modern understanding may link science with technology, but magic is a world apart. In the Medieval West, where alchemy and the astrolabe comfortably shared a workroom, intellectuals pursued both with equal fervor and equal respectability. This class will explore the medieval meanings and context of “science” and “magic,” as well as developments in technology, and the relationship to authority of all three. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2011
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 538 MBH 538
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Louisa Burnham
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR, HIS
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22078
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0400
- Section Identifier:
- A