Interdisciplinary Minor in Medieval Studies
for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Medieval Studies
This minor introduces students to societies across the medieval world (ca. 500- ca. 1500 CE), providing them with an understanding of the periods and movements, institutions, material culture, ideas, beliefs, and values of diverse cultures around the globe, with particular attention to premodern Afro-Eurasia as an integrated space of encounter. Coursework spans geographical regions and disciplines to capture the breadth of medieval cultures as well as the diversity of methods and perspectives for their study.
The minor includes a minimum of 21 hours, divided into (I) an introductory course in global medieval literatures and cultures; (II) geographical distribution coursework; and (III) advanced medieval coursework selected by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor. 3 hours of appropriate language study can be applied to the Additional Medieval Studies Coursework.
for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Medieval Studies
Includes a minimum of 21 hours, divided into (I) an introductory course in global medieval literatures and cultures; (II) geographical distribution coursework as specified below; and (III) advanced medieval coursework selected by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor. 3 hours of appropriate language study can be applied to the Additional Medieval Studies Coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Medieval Studies | 3 | |
| Medieval Literature and Culture | ||
| Geographical Distribution Coursework | ||
(A student may substitute 3 hours in geographical distribution coursework with a course on the medieval civilizations of Oceania or the Americas, including ANTH 278.) | ||
| Medieval Europe (choose one from the following): | 3 | |
| Ancient to Medieval Art | ||
| Medieval Art | ||
| Northern Renaissance Art | ||
| Western Worlds: Ancient and Medieval Societies from the Mediterranean to Northern Europe | ||
| Wives, Workers and Witches in Pre-Modern Europe | ||
| Medieval Europe | ||
| British Isles to 1688 | ||
| Medieval Civilization | ||
| Medieval England | ||
| Italy Middle Ages & Renaiss | ||
| Viking Mythology | ||
| Viking Sagas in Translation | ||
| Medieval Architecture | ||
| Classical and Medieval East Asia (choose one from the following): | 3 | |
| Chinese Civilization | ||
| Masterpieces of East Asian Lit | ||
| Japan Lit in Translation I | ||
| Sacred Sites in Japan | ||
| Traditional China | ||
| Classical Chinese Thought | ||
| Introduction to Buddhism | ||
| Medieval Central Asia, South Asia, the Mediterranean region, or Africa (choose one from the following): | 3 | |
| Cultures & Literatures of South Asia | ||
| History of Africa to 1800 | ||
| History of South Asia | ||
| History of Islamic Middle East | ||
| History of Early Judaism | ||
| Byzantine Empire AD 284-717 | ||
| Islamic Gardens & Architecture | ||
| Archaeology and the Bible | ||
| Introduction to Islam | ||
| The Qur'an (Koran) | ||
| Mystics and Saints in Islam | ||
| Jewish Sacred Literature | ||
| Additional Medieval Studies Coursework | 9 | |
Medieval-related coursework from participating departments selected in consultation with the minor advisor. At least 6 hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. 3 hours of appropriate language study can be applied to meet this requirement with approval of the Director of the Program in Medieval Studies. | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Medieval Studies
After completing the Interdisciplinary Minor in Medieval Studies, students will have:
- A broad and deep knowledge of medieval (ca.500- ca. 1500 CE) cultures across the world.
- An understanding of periods and movements, institutions, material culture, ideas, beliefs, and values of the diverse cultures that comprise the medieval globe.
for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Medieval Studies
Medieval Studies
Medieval Studies Faculty
Director: Professor Carol Symes (symes@illinois.edu)
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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