MMW 4
New Ideas and the Clash of Cultures

An examination of the world from 1200 to 1750, the course focuses on the transition from medieval to modern by addressing philosophical, social, political, economic, and technological changes in Asia, Europe, and Islamic territories. Topics may include: the Mongol invasions and their impact; the European Renaissance, Reformation, and Scientific Revolution; Islamic and Chinese empires; exploration and trade; and European expansion into the Americas.

Writing Assignment and Resources

• MMW 4-6 Writing Assignment and Research Workbook
• MMW Discussion Forum
• MMW Library Resarch Tool
• Research Areas
• "Writing Lectures" Podcasts
• Writing Prompt

MMW 4 TA Policy Statements

• Track A

Erich Conrad, A07, A10, A11

Jeffrey Kwong, A03, A04

Milda Zilinskaite, A04 & A05

Sjahari Pullom, A01 & A02

• Track B

Allison Winston, B06 & B07

Evelyn Donnelly, B08 & B09

Mark Culyba, B01 & B02

Ryan Heryford, B10, B02H 

Scott Vandehey, B05 & B01H

• Track C

Andrea Davis, C03 & C04

Anne Schenderlein, C01 & C01H

Fall 2009

Edmond Chang, Track A

• Syllabus
• First Midterm Review Guide
• Second Midterm Review Guide

Outlines:

• Lecture Outlines One through Nine

• Lecture Outlines Ten through Eighteen

• Lecture Outline 19

• Lecture Outline 20

• Lecture Outline 21

Readings:

• "The Formation of a Persecuting Society"

Matthew Herbst, Track B

• Syllabus
• Course Website

Babak Rahimi, Track C

• Syllabus
• Revised Reading List
• Lecture One
• Lecture Two
• Lecture Three
• Lecture Four
• Lecture Five
• Lecture Six
• Lecture Seven
• Lecture Eight
• Lecture Nine
• Lecture Ten

Resources

• MMW Transfer Student Survival Guide