HIS 204: The Medieval World at John Jay College
3 credits · Fall 2026
The Medieval World (HIS 204) at John Jay College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
The professor is: Margaret Bostwick.
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Requirements
Prerequisite: ENG 101
About this course
This course introduces students to the global events, intellectual preoccupations, and institutions that defined the historical period between 500 and 1650. Geographic coverage includes Africa, India, China, Europe, and the Americas; topics covered may include Islam, Catholicism, the Reformation, the roots of nation-states as political units, the growth of market economies, colonialism, cultural contact, and competing ways for making sense of the world. Students are examined on all readings either through quizzes or written assignments. Primary and secondary sources are assigned for class discussion, written exercises, and examinations.
Professors for HIS 204 at John Jay, Fall 2026
- Margaret BostwickChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 2.8 (30) · difficulty 3.9/5 · 30% would take again
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HIS 204 sections, times and seats
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Questions about HIS 204 at John Jay
- Who teaches HIS 204 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
- Margaret Bostwick is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is HIS 204 at John Jay hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.9 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
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