Для кого этот курс: What type of student are you? Casual observer. Interested learner. Engaged investigator. When I first began studying the history of medieval Spain -- almost thirty-years ago as an undergraduate at the University of Texas at Austin -- it was just a topic that I was curious about. That changed. Garrison Hall and its History Department became a gateway to a new way of viewing our world. The history of coexistence in medieval Spain shaped the rest of my life, first as an undergraduate (1988-1992) and later as a doctoral candidate (2002-2008), and I believe it might do the same for you. Medieval Spain is one of these places that invites your curiosity to the get the best of you! What I'd you to do as you start this course during Week 1 is to ask yourself a few questions so that you can maximize your enjoyment of the course. The questions you will ask are: Why are you interested in medieval Spain and its history of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim interrelations? What do you hope to learn from this course? How do you learn and what types of information are most meaningful to you? How much time and effort do you want to dedicate to this course? After completing the course, do you think you will want to study more about Spain and its history ? These questions and your responses will help determine what type of student are you. Remember: There is no ideal type of student. Find what works best for you!