Preparation
Readings:
- #3-The Visigothic Conversion to Catholicism
- #4-Visigothic Legislation Concerning the Jews
Questions for “Live” Discussion
- What kind of issues were the King and the Catholic church concerned about in these documents?
- What do these documents tell us about how women were viewed in Visigothic society?
- Why is the Sixth Council of Toledo so concerned about Jews in the Visigothic Kingdom (Document #4)?
- Choose one or two of the statutes (laws) in “The Third Council of Toledo” (Document #3) and read it closely. What is its goal? Who does it affect? Why might the ruling leaders of the Visigothic kingdom include it? What aspects do you find confusing or unclear?
Questions for “On Demand” Discussion will be posted on the chatboard.
Recording and Powerpoint
Powerpoint slides for lecture: #2-Visigoths
Video of lecture: Visigoths
Audio of lecture (I’m still having issues with the audio file format; hopefully I can get them worked out by tomorrow)
Assignments
- The quiz for this week will be posted on Friday afternoon. It will be based on material from the Introduction and Visigoth lectures. You will have until May 21st to complete the quiz. Remember the quizzes are optional! You can choose to write the final exam instead.
- Make sure you complete the preparation activities listed on the “Introduction” page.