Welcome to the course cover page for Athabasca University's history 499: History of the Family in Western Europe: From the Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution. This course traces the changes that have occurred in family life in Western Europe from the Middle Ages to the Industrial Era. History 499 is organized chronologically to emphasize that families do not exist in isolation. They are a component of a larger social structure, and are affected by economic, political, intellectual, and religious movements. The course examines the functions of the family, relationships within the family, and the family as an economic unit. Furthermore, it examines how these areas were affected by historical events.

This location allows you to explore the course more closely, which may help you in making a decision to register for the course. History 499 is worth 3 senior-level credits in Humanities, which may be used within various programs at Athabasca University or as transfer credits at another institution. See the syllabus for information about prerequisites and method of delivery.

While History 499 may fit within a variety of programs at Athabasca University,the primary programs are listed below. For more information, please click on the program of interest.

• Bachelor of Arts concentration in History