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The Medieval Studies Programprovides students with a broad introduction to the Middle Ages.It is founded on the principle that an interdisciplinary perspectiveis the most profitable way to gain an understanding of this pivotalperiod in the development of Europe. All students take a corecourse in history, and they are encouraged to look at the periodfrom a variety of disciplinary perspectives provided by variousnational literatures, fine arts, and philosophy. The exact balanceof these approaches in a student's program depends on a student'sinterest. The program allows participants to develop a multifacetedpicture of the Middle Ages, and it is a good foundation for graduatestudy.
The most important requirementfor taking part in the program is an interest in the Middle Ages.Students may enter the program at any time in their undergraduatecareers, but an early start maximizes a student's range of choicebecause a number of the courses are only offered every other year.Students should consult with their advisor and head of the programto map out their particular program.
William Kapelle, Chair
(History)
Bernadette Brooten
(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)
Mary Campbell
(English and American Literature)
Olga Davidson
(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)
Reuven Kimelman
(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)
Karen Klein
(English and American Literature)
Richard Lansing
(Romance and Comparative Literature)
Charles McClendon
(Fine Arts)
Jessie Ann Owens
(Music)
Michael Randall
(Romance and Comparative Literature)
Benjamin Ravid
(Near Eastern and Judaic Studies)
Cheryl Walker
(Classical Studies)
A.Core Course: HIST 110b (The Civilization of the High and LateMiddle Ages). Students are also encouraged, but not required,to take HIST 110a (The Civilization of the Early Middle Ages).
B.Students in the program must complete the University languagerequirement in one of the following: French, Italian, Spanish,German, Latin, Greek, Russian, Arabic, Persian, or Hebrew.
C.Four other courses from the program listing. In order to promotean interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Middle Ages,two of these courses should be in two different fields other thanhistory.
D.Completion of one semester of independent study (98a or b), underthe direction of one or more members of the program faculty, requiringcompletion of a research paper;
OR
Participation in a programseminar or colloquium, when offered;
OR
A senior thesis in the student'sdepartment of concentration, with an emphasis on some aspect ofmedieval studies and read by at least two faculty members in theprogram.
MEVL 98a Independent Study
Signature of the instructorrequired.
Usually offered every year.
Staff
MEVL 98b Independent Study
Signature of the instructorrequired.
Usually offered every year.
Staff
Elective Courses
The following courses approvedfor the program are not all given in any one year, and therefore,the Course Schedule for each semester should be consulted.
Love in the Middle Ages
The Medieval World
Chaucer I
Introduction to Old Norse
Arthurian Literature
Art and the Origins of Europe
The Age of Cathedrals
The Art of Medieval England
The French Middle Ages
The Civilization of the EarlyMiddle Ages
The Civilization of the Highand Late Middle Ages
The Crusades and the Expansionof Medieval Europe
English Medieval History
Colloquium in Medieval Studies:From the Anglo-Saxon Invasions to Norman England
Islam: Civilization and Institutions
Dante's Divine Comedy
Music and the Idea of Renaissance
Explorations in Islamic LiteratureI: The Arab World
Explorations in Islamic LiteratureII: The Persian World
History of the Jews from Maccabeesto 1492
The Perception of the Other
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