板块一：学习内容
PERIOD I:
一、课 程 概 况
课程名称 西方文明史
所属学院 外国语学院
授课章节 The Crusades, Learning and Science
授课人 吴慧勇
授课对象 英语2111, 2112, 2331
使用教材 欧洲文化入门
二、学 情 分 析
学生对中世纪的欧洲历史了解不多，可能没有接触到更深入的国际历史知识。因此，他们可能对中世纪的事件、人物和文化有一些模糊的概念。可能能够将中世纪的一些概念与中国的历史和文化联系起来，这可以帮助他们更好地理解中世纪欧洲的封建体制和东西方的互动。此外，他们也可能意识到中国的文化传承经历了不同的时期，类似于中世纪欧洲的文化演变。
教学策略应当注重将中世纪欧洲历史与中国的历史和文化联系起来，以便帮助他们更好地理解和欣赏这一时期的事件和影响。通过与中国封建社会和文化的对比，可以帮助学生更好地把握中世纪欧洲的特点和重要性。同时，教学材料应当选择易于理解的内容，并结合图像、案例等方式，以增强学生的兴趣和参与度。
三、教学内容
教学 目标
Understand the causes, processes, and significance of the Crusades.
Explore the role of Charlemagne in the Carolingian Renaissance and Alfred the Great in promoting learning.
Introduce the scholasticism of St. Thomas Aquinas and the early emphasis on experimental science by Roger Bacon.
重点难点
The focus of this lesson is on the Middle Ages, covering topics such as the Church, the Crusades, and developments in learning and science. Students will explore the division of the Church, the significance of the Crusades, and key figures like Charlemagne, Alfred the Great, and St. Thomas Aquinas. The challenges include understanding the complex historical context of the Middle Ages and the interactions between religion, politics, and culture. Additionally, comprehending the impact of the Crusades and the evolution of learning and science during this period can be challenging for students unfamiliar with European history.
教学资源（含思政资源）
中世纪 : 权力、信仰和现代世界的孕育 李筠 / 岳麓书社 / 2023-7
欧洲中世纪简史 Judith M. Bennett / C. Warren Hollister / 北京大学出版社 / 2007-10
【记录/历史片】中世纪生活（中英双字）https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV11W411e7E4/?spm_id_from=333.337.search-card.all.click&vd_source=fe390dcc69e9e1e77089ec162948dedf
四、教学方法
Interactive questioning
Visual aids (images and maps)
Group discussions
Mini-lectures
Case studies and analysis
五、教学过程设计
1. Introduction (5 mins) Display an image representing the Crusades to pique students' interest.
Ask students if they have heard of the Crusades and what they know about them.
2. The Crusades (15 mins) Briefly explain the reasons for the Crusades, focusing on the fall of Palestine to Turkish Muslims.
Present the eight chief Crusades, their timeframes, and their outcomes.
Discuss the significance of the Crusades in terms of East-West relations and their impact on feudalism and learning.
3. Carolingian Renaissance and Alfred the Great (15 mins) Introduce Charlemagne's role in restoring order and his encouragement of learning through monastery schools.
Explain Alfred the Great's contributions in making Wessex a center of learning through translations and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles.
4. Roger Bacon and Experimental Science (10 mins) Explain the limited scientific progress during the Middle Ages and the prevalence of superstition.
Introduce Roger Bacon as an advocate of scientific research and experimentation.
Emphasize his Opus Majus and its contribution to the advancement of science.
PERIOD II:
一、课 程 概 况
课程名称 西方文明史
所属学院 外国语学院
授课章节 Literature and Art and Architecture
授课人 吴慧勇
授课对象 英语2111, 2112, 2331
使用教材 欧洲文化入门
二、学 情 分 析
学生可能会对中世纪的国际历史事件感到陌生，因此可能需要更多的背景知识来理解十字军东征、国家史诗以及文学和艺术的发展。对于欧洲文学和艺术的独特风格、背后的文化背景以及对当代社会的影响，他们可能需要更多的解释和联系。
考虑到学生的背景，教学策略应强调将中世纪的欧洲历史、文学和艺术与他们熟悉的中国历史和文化进行联系。通过类比和对比，帮助学生理解中世纪的封建制度、文化传承以及文学和艺术对社会的影响。结合图像、案例和故事，以增强学生的兴趣和参与度。同样，解释历史事件的背景、人物的影响以及文学和艺术作品的内涵也是关键，以确保学生能够更好地理解和欣赏这一时期的重要性。
三、教学内容
教学目标
Understand the concept of national epics and their significance.
Explore the stories of Beowulf and the Song of Roland.
Examine Dante Alighieri's role in literature and his masterpiece The Divine Comedy.
Introduce Geoffrey Chaucer and his work The Canterbury Tales.
Discuss the characteristics of Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture
重点难点
Key points: National epics, Beowulf, Song of Roland, Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy, Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, Romanesque art, Gothic art.
Challenges: Grasping the cultural impact of national epics, understanding the depth of Dante's The Divine Comedy, and comprehending the characteristics of Romanesque and Gothic art.
教学资源（含思政资源）
Visual materials (images and examples)
Interactive questioning prompts
四、教学方法
中世纪 : 权力、信仰和现代世界的孕育 李筠 / 岳麓书社 / 2023-7
欧洲中世纪简史 Judith M. Bennett / C. Warren Hollister / 北京大学出版社 / 2007-10
【记录/历史片】中世纪生活（中英双字）https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV11W411e7E4/?spm_id_from=333.337.search-card.all.click&vd_source=fe390dcc69e9e1e77089ec162948dedf
五、教学过程设计
1. Introduction (5 mins) Display an image representing medieval literature and art to capture students' interest.
Ask students if they're familiar with any famous literary works or architectural styles from the Middle Ages.
2. National Epics (15 mins) Explain the concept of national epics and their importance in vernacular languages.
Introduce Beowulf's Anglo-Saxon epic, emphasizing its hero's battles and fate.
Discuss the Song of Roland, highlighting its portrayal of Charlemagne's warrior and his sacrifice.
3. Dante and Chaucer (15 mins) Introduce Dante Alighieri, emphasizing his contributions to literature and philosophy.
Explain The Divine Comedy's impact as a landmark of world literature and its humanistic ideas.
Introduce Geoffrey Chaucer as an English poet and his work The Canterbury Tales.
Highlight the book's structure, stories, and its reflection of medieval society.
4. Romanesque and Gothic Art (10 mins) Explain Romanesque art's characteristics, including religious themes and symbolism.
Introduce Gothic art's soaring cathedrals, emphasizing their architecture, stained glass, and sculptures.
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板块二：课件
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