Medieval Studies (MEDVL)

HIST 107 / MEDVL 107 examines the history of Europe from c. 300-c. 1400 CE. The many themes of this course include: the development of political, judicial and diplomatic institutions; the role of religion, especially that of Christianity in all its forms - orthodox, heretical, and popular - as a significant element of medieval society; the development of royal houses; and changes in economic and social life of medieval Europe. Within these primary themes, the course addresses many subjects, including the development of both secular and ecclesiastical authority, various efforts to control or wield violence, and the importance of a number of agricultural and economic changes that transformed Europe.

MEDVL 108 offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the culture and society of medieval Europe from c. 400-1500 CE. The course examines the literature, history, art, and thought of medieval society, focusing on a geographical area that includes Europe, the Mediterranean, the Levant, and North America. Many modern concepts--such as those involving love, honor, town planning, literature, warfare, religion, and science--have their have their origins in medieval Europe. This course begins with a brief look at the chronological progression of events in the Middle Ages, particularly the connection of political events with cultural ideals and scientific progress, and then proceeds to broader elements of medieval society; these themes are focused on everyday life, art and literature, religious thought, and the organization of society.

An interdisciplinary introduction to literature, art, and thought of the Middle Ages.

Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.

Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.

Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.

Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.

Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.

Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.

Political, cultural, and economic history of Britain from circa 400 to 1485 with an emphasis on the kingdom of England.

Celtic civilization from antiquity to the end of the middle ages.

Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.

Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.

Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.

Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.

Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.

Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.