History 4440 is a survey of the Middle Ages centered aroung Robert Lopez’s 
thesis that Western Europe emerged as a distinctive civilization between the fourth 
and the fourteenth centuries.  While the major focus will be the Latin West, attention will also be given to the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic world.

REQUIREMENTS

Students are responsible for the readings indicated on the attached assignment page.  The dates indicated are approximate but are expected to correspond to class lectures.

A research paper on some aspect of medieval history is to be submitted by 21 Nov.  The paper should be 10-15 pages in length, typed, grammatically correct, and complete with appropriate citations of sources and bibliography.  There should be a minimum of four sources in addition to textbooks, encyclopedias, etc.  The topic must be cleared with the instructor.  Proofread your paper carefully before submitting it.  Failure to do so gives the impression that the paper was written carelessly and may adversely affect the grade assigned.  Failure to complete the paper by the assigned date will result in a penalty of one letter grade.  Papers will not be accepted after 14 December.
 
EXAMINATIONS

There will be two exams during the quarter, a mid-term and a final.  Both are scheduled on the reading assignment page.

GRADING

 Mid-term = 40%
 Final        = 40%
 Paper      = 20%

 
ATTENDANCE

While there is no mandatory attendance policy, students are expected to attend class and participate in class discussion.  Material discussed in class will be emphasized on exams, and active participation will be considered in the student’s favor when final grades are determined.  In borderline cases such participation could make the difference between a lower letter grade and a higher one.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs.  Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University's policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards.   Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal" resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct's minimum one semester suspension requirement.

CONFERENCES

Students may speak with the instructor concerning the course at any time during office hours or by appointment.  My office is in P.I.A. 213.  Office phone:  423-6234.  E-mail address: hshealy@Kennesaw.Edu.