Upon completion of the course students will have an overview of European history from antiquity through the Middle Ages to modern history. Students will learn the importance of basic historical terms, such as the Reformation, the Lenten System, the Papal Schism and many others. The course will consist of thematic-oriented lectures and will be finished by a written test concentrated on important historical concepts. Completition of said course will help students with their preparation for following mandatory examination from European History.

Upon completion of the course students will have an overview of European history from antiquity through the Middle Ages to modern history. Students will learn the importance of basic historical terms, such as the Reformation, the Lenten System, the Papal Schism and many others. The course will consist of thematic-oriented lectures and will be finished by a written test concentrated on important historical concepts. Completition of said course will help students with their preparation for following mandatory examination from European History.

Students are supposed to write 1000 words long essay (+-10% tolerance) on an individually chosen history subject not covered by this module. Please, individually consult your selection with the lecturer.

Recommended literature:

LE GOFF, J. The Birth of Europe. Boston: Blackwell, 2005. ISBN 978-1-4051-5682-0.

McGRATH, A. E. The Intellectual Origins of the European Reformation. Oxford: Blackwell, 2004. ISBN 978-0-631-22939-1.

GELLNER, E. Nations and nationalism. Oxford: Blackwell, 2006. ISBN 978-1-405-13442-2.

POUNDS, N. J. G., The Medieval City. Westport: Greenwood Publishing Group, 2005. ISBN 978-0-313-32498-7.