MEMS 3828
The Middle Ages and the Movies
explores the ways medieval sources are represented in modern films, and how modern cultural and political concerns influence how these medieval sources are presented. Through a selection of medieval films and their historical and literary inspirations, we will see how films shape our present-day concepts of history, identity, freedom, knowledge and creativity.
Prerequisites & course information
EQ: the former MST 3828, English 3828 PR: 3 credit hours in English at the 2000-level, or 3 credit hours at the 2000 level chosen from Table 1 Core Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Courses Approved for the Major and Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027