From Goths to Mongols: A Horde-able History
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- Start Date: 24 May 2025End Date: 24 May 2025Sat (Daytime): 11:00 - 16:00In PersonFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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What is the course about?
A brief survey of the barbarians on the periphery of China and Europe from c. 200 BCE – 1300 CE.
What will we cover?
We begin by looking what made a people ‘civilised’ as opposed to ‘barbarian’ during the above period. How could you recognise them, and what measures could you use to ‘accommodate’ them? Are there common factors that can be identified when studying the ‘barbarian world’ beyond European and non-European cultures?
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Locate and explain who the Xiongnu were
• Identify common features when studying the ‘barbarian’ in both the East and West
• Reflect on and question how you define ‘the other’.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No prior knowledge required. However, a good standard of reading, writing and speaking English is essential.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
PowerPoint will be used to illustrate key points and then we will be reading and discussing contemporary sources (in translation). You will be encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no other expenses other than note-taking materials. You are not expected to purchase any reading material. All essential reading will be supplied in class on the day.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Vanessa's next weekend workshop in the Global & Imperial history area will be: HWH97 Global encounters: Gold, the Enslaved and Exotic Animals: Europe and Africa before 1700.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
