1. Byzantine History & Civilization

2. Introduction: The Basics
Course title: “Byzantine History & Civilization”
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3. Introduction: The Instructor
Contact Information
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Office Hours:
I contact students via UML student addresses

4. 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*

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. 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

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

14. Introduction: Classroom
Academic Dishonesty
Will not be tolerated in this class!

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

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

17. Introduction
Questions?

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

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

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

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Questions?