Special Course on History
Course code
AIG6338.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Erikursus ajaloost
Course title in English
Special Course on History
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
The Medieval town. To introduce medieval history and culture through the lens of a medieval town and in the context of the Baltic region as a part of Europe.
Brief description of the course
This course explores the development, function, and culture of medieval towns, with a particular focus on the Baltic region and Livonia.
Students will engage with medieval history research methods, sources, and literature to understand the urban landscape of the Middle Ages.
Lectures will introduce the economic and social functions of towns, explore the rise of trade networks, and delve into the culture and social life of medieval citizens.
In seminars, the students will practice independent research on a selected topic, as well as presentation and discussion.
Students will engage with medieval history research methods, sources, and literature to understand the urban landscape of the Middle Ages.
Lectures will introduce the economic and social functions of towns, explore the rise of trade networks, and delve into the culture and social life of medieval citizens.
In seminars, the students will practice independent research on a selected topic, as well as presentation and discussion.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has a general understanding of the Medieval town as an international phenomenon in European history;
- recognises the different layers of medieval town history and their intertwinings;
- has experience in critically reading historical sources and understands how to work with scientific literature of history research;
- can independently research, present and discuss a selected topic of history.
- has a general understanding of the Medieval town as an international phenomenon in European history;
- recognises the different layers of medieval town history and their intertwinings;
- has experience in critically reading historical sources and understands how to work with scientific literature of history research;
- can independently research, present and discuss a selected topic of history.
Teacher
Rūta Bruževica
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