Byzantine History & Civilization

Introduction: The Basics Course title: “Byzantine History & Civilization” Room: Times: Course website: http://faculty.uml.edu/adrenas/Teaching/HIST3020.aspx

Introduction: The Instructor Contact Information *E-mail*: Andrew_Drenas@uml.edu Office Hours: I contact students via UML student addresses

Introduction: Course Description Focus: Byzantine Empire and surrounding civilizations Time frame: ca. AD 300–1500 Subjects of interest: imperial rule, religion, military, culture *Heavy reading, discussion*

Introduction: The Texts Gregory’s A History of Byzantium (2010) 2nd ed. Required Useful to prepare for class, paper

Introduction: The Texts Primary Sources Necessary for class discussion Available online

Introduction: The Texts Historical Atlas of the World Necessary for mid-term Useful to have!

Introduction: Grading Class Participation 25% of your total grade (100 points) Mid-Term Research Paper Final Exam

Introduction: Grading Information on Exams Based on lectures, primary source readings Written Study guides will be provided

Introduction: Grading Tardy Work 10-point deduction will result each day, for Failure to take exams and quizzes on scheduled day Late assignments

Introduction: Grading Extra Credit Limit of two assignments Each worth +10 Options Primary source analysis Oral presentation Must be completed before final class period

Introduction: Grading “A Policy” Earn A grades (90-100) on all assessments, participate successfully in all class discussions… Reward Exemption from having to take final Final grade: A or A- Cannot be based on extra credit Extraordinarily strong performance in discussion can substitute for a B+/B

Introduction: Classroom Lectures Power Point presentations Available online Able to be printed*

Introduction: Classroom Academic Dishonesty Will not be tolerated in this class! https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/Policies/Academic-Integrity.aspx

Introduction: Classroom Disabilities Let the instructor know as soon as possible so any necessary arrangements can be made…

Introduction: Classroom Cell phones must be silenced, tucked away before class begins Snacks and drinks are okay

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Introduction: Attendance Who are you? Name, nickname Major Why this class?

Byzantine History & Civilization Time to reflect… What do we know about the Byzantine Empire? What does “Byzantine” mean?

Byzantine History & Civilization How do the following images reflect on themes from Byzantine history?

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