Ancient+History

Ancient History > Romanesque Architecture Paper
 * 1) Course Description
 * 2) Student Assignments
 * Charlie C
 * Dillon
 * Craig
 * Cody
 * Jeremy
 * Jack
 * Abby
 * Leta
 * Ant
 * Jesi
 * Rico
 * Marco
 * Erin
 * Charlie J

Instructor: Louis Carrier

Text: World History—Connections to Today; Prentice Hall

Resources: Internet and Video (i.e. PBS/Pyramid)

Publications: A History of Architecture by Sir Bannister Fletcher

Course Content This course covers the historical period from Reformation through the Modern Era. Architectural review will be one particular area of focus as the built environment often reflects the technological development of the period. Religion and spiritual beliefs are also covered extensively as religion has influenced, or been the driving force behind many of histories major events.

Course Objectives The object of this class is for students to identify patterns and develop understanding of historical events so as to assess implications in current cultural, sociological, and political structures. By learning from the past, we can understand, and perhaps, help prevent the reoccurrence of some of the mistakes of the past.

Evaluation Criteria Assessment of students is broken into the following areas:

• Participation—Extensive reading is a must for this course and students are expected to come to class prepared to discuss the assigned material. Connections between historical events and current events are accentuated.

• Exam & Project—Students' ability to articulate and use terminology appropriate to the subject matter is a must. This assessment culminates in a project in which students develop topics to greater detail. Research methods are employed and culminate in a work or body of work that is later put on display or published. These projects may take the form of an extensive research project, web sites, video podcasts or a finely crafted model/sculpture.