Middlebury

FYSE1056A-F14

The Black Death

The Black Death
In this seminar we will examine the great plague of 1348, the Black Death, as an epidemiological, cultural, and historical event. What was the plague? How did it affect European society in the short term, and what were its repercussions? Was the Black Death truly a turning point in European history, or have its effects been overrated? Finally, we will look at the role the plague has played as a metaphor in society and will discuss modern plagues like the hemorrhagic viruses and AIDS using fiction and film as well as the works of modern scholars. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92542
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1056
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FYSE 1056

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Fall 2014

FYSE1056A-F14 Seminar (Burnham)