Age of Exploration
Schedule of topics and readings.
Please note that all readings should be completed by the dates given below.
June 10: Introduction
June 11: The Flat Earth Thesis
Readings: Russell
June 12: The Flat Earth Thesis Debunked
Readings: Russell; Parry, Introduction, chapters 1-2.
June 13: The Ships
Readings: Parry, chapter 3; Phillips, chapters 2-3.
June 14: Designing a Nao
By this day, be certain to have reviewed all of the images linked on the web page. Write down your observations and bring these to class.
June 17: Navigation and Seamanship
Readings: Parry, chapters 3-7
June 18: Life at Sea
Readings: Phillips, chapters 6-7
June 19: The Story of Discovery
Readings: Parry, chapters 8-10
June 20: Colonial Empires
Readings: Parry, chapters 14-16, 19
June 21: The Contest for the Indies
Readings: Phillips, chapters 1, 8-9
June 24: Be careful what you look for
Readings: Hume, chapters 1-2
June 25: Aspects of Colonial Archaeology
Readings: Hume, chapters 3-5
June 26: How Old?
Readings: Hume, chapters 6-8
June 27: Constructing a Narrative
Readings: Hume, chapters 9-11
June 28: Putting the Pieces Together
Readings: Hume, chapters 12-14
July 1: Reevaluating the Evidence
Readings: Hume, chapter 15-17.
July 2: Assessment of Class Project
July 3: Discussion of Individual Projects