Topics in Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Catalog description

This course will focus on a particular theme, issue, text, or historical moment of the medieval or early modern period in a way that crosses disciplinary boundaries. Individual courses will vary significantly; one may examine the implications of a particular philosophical development and its cultural expressions in literature, art, and/or music, for example, while another may focus on the concept of “renaissance” in history and art to question the traditional divide between medieval and early modern. Some background in medieval or early modern studies is recommended. May be repeated for credit when content varies.