HIST3332 Social and Economic History of Medieval England

This course introduces the panorama of economics and social development on medieval England from William the Conqueror to late medieval period. Different aspects will be discussed in this course, such as social structures, urban development, lay piety and women status. 

1. Introduction 
2. The Landholding Aristocracy and ‘Feudalism’ 
3. Agrarian Economy and Rural Social Structure  
4. Black Death and the Peasant Revolt 
5. The Monastic Orders and the Friars  
6. Poverty and Charity  
7. Lay Piety and the Lollardy 
8. Crime, Law and Society 
9. Town and Commerce 
10. Family and Marriage 
11. Women I: Maiden and Court Women 
12. Women II: The ‘Golden Age’ Discussion 

In-class assignment: 20% 

Tutorial: 30% 

Take Home Paper: 50%

TBA

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