Teaching the Global Middle Ages

People of the premodern world were also interconnected, sharing merchandise, technology, languages, and stories over long distances. This volume takes a broad view of the Middle Ages to foster new habits of thinking and develop a multilayered, critical sense of the past. The contributors provide guidance on texts such as the Thousand and One Nights, Sunjata, and the Malay Annals, and propose syllabus recommendations, digital resources, and class activities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 472 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2022
Publisher: Modern Language Association of America

Globalization, a contemporary phenomenon, has its roots in the interconnectedness of people in the premodern world. They exchanged goods, technology, languages, and stories across vast distances, fostering a rich tapestry of cultural exchange. This comprehensive volume takes a broad perspective on the Middle Ages, aiming to cultivate new ways of thinking and a nuanced understanding of the past.

The essays in this collection transcend disciplinary boundaries, integrating insights from music, theater, religion, ecology, museums, and the history of medicine into the classroom. Contributors offer valuable guidance on texts such as the Thousand and One Nights, Sunjata, and the Malay Annals, as well as exploring topics such as hotels, maps, and camels. They propose syllabus recommendations, provide a wealth of digital resources, and offer engaging class activities and discussion questions.

Ultimately, this volume equips students with the tools to critically evaluate popular representations of the Middle Ages and engage with the complex dynamics of past, present, and future world relationships. By delving into the interconnectedness of civilizations, this volume encourages students to develop a multilayered and critical perspective on the past, fostering a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of human history.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781603295161