Medieval/Early Modern Studies

Minor Requirements

1. Select four of the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   16
2. ART/HIST 235

   Art History: Renaissance in Florence (HIST 235)

   Not resolved to a course
3. ENGL 151

   Historical Perspectives (Variable Title). 4. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Fulfills historical perspectives requirement (1998 2019)

   As published: “Historical Perspectives (Variable Title) (King Arthur)”
4. ENGL 151

   Historical Perspectives (Variable Title). 4. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Fulfills historical perspectives requirement (1998 2019)

   As published: “Historical Perspectives (Variable Title) (Fairies, Witches, Rebels, Caribs)”
5. ENGL 221

   British Literature I. 4. Intensive study of representative works and survey of issues from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 18th century. Recommended for all beginning majors and prospective majors.Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Fulfills humanities requirement (1998). Arts/humanities requirement

   As published: “British Literature I”
   2019
6. ENGL 223

   Shakespeare. 4. General introduction to the comedies, histories and/or tragedies.Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Fulfills humanities requirement (1998). Arts/humanities requirement

   As published: “Shakespeare”
   2019
7. ENGL 288

   Shakespeare and Film. 4. Explores Shakespearean plays in relation to films that reconstruct a Shakespearean narrative in an entirely different imaginary realm.Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Fulfills humanities requirement (1998). Arts/ humanities requirement

   As published: “Shakespeare and Film”
   2019
8. ENGL 306

   Medieval Literature. 4. Studies texts from the earliest period of English literary production (roughly from the fall of Rome to 1485). Genres may include epic, romance, drama, lyric, allegory, hagiography. May also include developing introductory skills in Anglo- Saxon, history of the English language, Middle English or paleography.Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and Historical Perspectives. Fulfills humanities requirement (1998). Arts/humanities requirement

   As published: “Medieval Literature”
   2019
9. ENGL 309

   Early Modern Literature. 4. Examines one of the most prolific literary periods in the English tradition (roughly 1485- 1700). Texts may include epic or lyric poetry, fiction, essays and tragic, comedic or closet drama. Special emphasis will be given to non- Shakespearean texts.Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and Historical Perspectives. Fulfills humanities requirement (1998). Arts/humanities requirement

   As published: “Early Modern Literature”
   2019
10. HIST 101

    Medieval Lives in Love and War. 4. This course examines the many changes in medieval Europe, centered around the idea of a ?Christian Empire? in ?Europe? from the time of Charlemagne in the 9th century to the mid-15th century. Through a close reading of sources in law, literature, religion, and biography, students explore a variety of topics: intercultural exchange, religious diversity, the papacy, crusades, feudalism, romance, and medieval art. Fulfills humanities and social justice/environmental responsibility requirements; when ?HP? precedes title, only fulfills historical perspectives and social justice/environmental responsibility requirements (1998). Arts/humanities and evaluating systems and environments requirements; when ?HP? precedes title, only fulfills historical perspectives and evaluating systems and environments requirements (2019). HPPrerequisite: ENGL 102

    As published: “Medieval Lives in Love and War”
11. HIST 188

    History of East Asia to 1800. 4. This course introduces students to major trends in East Asian (Chinese, Japanese and Korean) history prior to 1800. Major themes in the course include traditional philosophies and religions such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, formation of aristocratic empires, rise of new elites, interaction between sedentary and nomadic civilizations, cultural identities, ?technologies? of rule and trading networks, and East Asia from a global perspective. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirement (1998). Fulfills arts/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

    As published: “History of East Asia to 1800”
    2019
12. HIST 233

    Medieval Civilization: Crusades and Chivalry. 4. This course investigates medieval civilization through some of its most intriguing characters ? crusaders, pilgrims and knights. The course also will explore developments in medieval church and religion, issues of international law or human rights, religious and ethnic diversity, social class and privilege, and the romance and ethics of knighthood and courtly love. Fulfills humanities requirement (1998). Fulfills arts/humanities requirement

    As published: “Medieval Civilization: Crusades and Chivalry”
    2019
13. HIST/REL 236

    Reformation: Luther to Fox (REL 236)

    Not resolved to a course
14. HIST 241

    Africa Before 1800. 4. An overview of African history before European colonial rule, focusing on the Iron Age and related civilizations. Introduces the history of such ancient kingdoms and empires as Tekrur, Mali and Songhai, Benin, Oyo and Asante, the Swahili coast, the Kongo and Zimbabwe. Also explores the impact of the European and Arab slave trades. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Fulfills arts/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

    As published: “Africa Before 1800”
    2019
15. HIST 271

    Colonial Latin America. 4. Explores Latin American history from the pre-Columbian era to independence in the early 19th century. The civilizations of the Aztec, Inca and Maya, the Spanish conquest, and the formation of the colonial institutions that underlie modern Latin American reality will be examined. Focuses will include racial, ethnic and gender relations, and the development of regional identities. Fulfills intercultural requirement (1998). Fulfills sociocultural engagement requirement

    As published: “Colonial Latin America”
    2019
16. HIST 283

    Silk & Silver: Imperial China. 4. Explores Chinese history from the time of Confucius to the mid-19th century. Themes include the struggle for unification, the interplay between Confucian and Buddhist values, China's relationship to nomadic peoples, the growth of despotism, social organization patterns and China's artistic and scientific contributions to the world. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Fulfills arts/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

    As published: “Silk & Silver: Imperial China”
    2019
17. HIST 285

    Samurai in Word and Image. 4. The course examines medieval Japanese history through one of the most distinct elements of pre-20th century Japanese society ? the samurai warriors. We will discuss the origin, social composition, ethos, political positions, and popular perceptions of the samurai as reflected in historical texts, woodblock prints, as well as films. We will also analyze the ways in which the image of the samurai has been appropriated in the media and films to reflect the shifting cultural and political currents of modern times. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Fulfills arts/ humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

    As published: “Samurai in Word and Image”
    2019
18. HIST/ENGL 336

    The Elizabethan Age (ENGL 336)

    Not resolved to a course
19. PHIL 310

    Ancient Western Philosophy
    1
20. PHIL 320

    Modern Western Philosophy
21. PSCI 106

    Political Theory. 4. An introductory course designed to critically analyze great works that reflect the fundamental themes and assumptions of Western political thought. It focuses on the concepts, principles, and values used to explain and evaluate political life. Fulfills social science and social justice/environmental responsibility requirements (1998). Social/behavioral science and evaluating systems and environments requirements

    As published: “Political Theory”
    2019
22. REL 240

    History of Christianity
23. REL 288

    Witches, Ghosts and Demons
24. SPAN 323

    Culture and Society: Beginnings of a Nation (The Integration of Three Cultures). 4. Examination of the culture, literature and historical contexts of Medieval Spain with an emphasis on the contributions of Jews, Christians and Moslems.Prerequisite: SPAN 221 or SPAN 301. Fulfills humanities requirement (1998). Sociocultural engagement requirement

    As published: “Culture and Society: Beginnings of a Nation (The Integration of Three Cultures)”
    2019
25. THEA 130

    Theatre and Culture I. 4. Study of Western theatre from the Greeks through the English Renaissance. Examines play texts and theatre architecture as primary source documents that reflect the artistic, philosophical, political and social contexts of a particular cultural moment in history. Fulfills the arts requirement (1998). Arts/humanities requirement

    As published: “Theatre and Culture I”
    2019