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THE SECOND CRUSADE
The Second Crusade: The War Council of Acre, 1148
by Helen A. Gaudette
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The Second Crusade takes place at the War Council of Acre in 1148, as the Pope has called for a second crusade. The council must debate the idea of “crusading,” the justifications for holy war, who will lead it, and how it will be conducted. Players become the monarchs, barons, and religious authorities present at the council. They are informed by the New Testament and the Qur’an, as well as the writers who described it: William of Tyre, Odo of Deuill, Otto of Freising and others. At the end, players will find out if their crusade was a success!
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Using the Game
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Assignments You can adjust the assignments to fit the learning outcomes of your class. This game can include traditional paper/research/ thesis-driven writing and creative writing. All roles are required to give formal speeches.
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GAME MATERIALS
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Gamebook All students need a Gamebook, which includes resources and historical content. Members can download the Gamebook, and provide it to students for free or at cost. Updated August 2015. .pdf file. | Instructor's Manual The Instructor's Manual includes guidance for assigning roles, presenting historical context, assignments, activities and discussion topics, and more. Updated August 2015. .pdf file. | Role Sheets Students also need a Role Sheet, which contains biographical information, suggestions for further reading, and role-specific info or assignments. .zip file of .docx files. |
Helen A. Gaudette
Helen A. Gaudette is Assistant Dean for International Education at the Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY. She manages international programs, partner relations, and international curricular initiatives. She holds a Ph.D. in Medieval History from the Graduate Center, CUNY. |
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