Civilisations de la langue d'étude 1Title of Lesson: The Medieval Era
Departement of te English Language
Module:Civilisation
Level:l 1
Time Alloted:1:30
TeacherProf.
RAOUTI Rabha
Title of Lesson: The Medieval Era
Semester 1
Aims
- Introduce the Medieval Era: Provide an understanding of the key developments that shaped medieval Europe, with a focus on England.
- Examine Feudalism: Explore the feudal system introduced by William the Conqueror and its impact on English society.
- Analyze Power Struggles: Investigate the ongoing struggles for power, both within the monarchy and between the monarchy and other institutions, such as the Church and Parliament.
- Understand the Role of Key Events: Study pivotal events like the Magna Carta, the Wars with France and Scotland, and the Peasants' Revolt, and how they contributed to the limitations of absolutism.
- Foster Critical Thinking: Encourage students to critically assess how power was distributed and contested in medieval society.
Objectives:
- Understand Absolutism and Its Limits: Define absolutism and examine its influence on medieval rulers and society, highlighting how it was eventually limited.
- Examine the Role of the Church: Explain the Church's dominance and its influence on medieval politics, culture, and society.
- Study the Evolution of Parliament: Understand the origins of Parliament, its duties, and how it impacted the balance of power between the monarch and other political entities.
- Analyze the Feudal System: Describe how feudalism functioned, from landholding to the relationships between lords and vassals, and its long-lasting impact on English society.
- Assess Key Historical Events: Focus on the significance of major events like the Magna Carta and the Wars of the Roses, exploring how they shaped the development of governance and law.
- Develop Historical Understanding: Enable students to understand the complexity of power dynamics in medieval England and how they influenced the course of European history.
This unit will help students explore the transformation of medieval society, with an emphasis on understanding the structures of power, social hierarchies, and key events that led to shifts in political authority.