MthdsTops Glbl Mdvl Studies

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This seminar is designed for Global Medieval Studies minors in the College, SFS, or MSB and for students who are considering the Global Medieval Studies major or minor. We will investigate key issues and approaches to research in Global Medieval Studies. Our scope will include Africa and the Americas as well as Eurasia, ca. 500-1500 C.E. Topics will include matters related to periodization, historiography, and terminology; the circulation of material and written evidence; tensions between the global and the local; language, communication, contact and exchange between cultures; and literary and artistic expression and adaptation. There will be ample opportunity for students to follow their individual interests; short research assignments will culminate in a substantial research paper or project. We will also get out into the city to explore relevant collections at DC museums.