History (HIST) 499

Overview

HIST 499 traces the changes that have occurred in family life in Western Europe from the Middle Ages to the Industrial Era. The course 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.

Outline

Unit 1: An Introduction to Family History

Unit 2: The Family in the Middle Ages

Unit 3: The Family in the Early Modern Era

Unit 4: The Family in the Industrial Age

Evaluation

To receive credit for HIST 499, you must achieve a minimum grade of 50 percent on the final examination and a composite course grade of at least “D” (50 percent). The weighting of the course assignments is as follows:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

Other Materials

The course materials include a student manual and a study guide.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the HIST 499 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “D” (50 percent) on the examination.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form