MEDVL 100W Discovering the Middle Ages (WLU)
Taught at Wilfrid Laurier University. Refer to WLU Undergraduate Calendar for course description.
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Medieval Studies (MEDVL)
14 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2021–22 (Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2122/COURSE/course-MEDVL.html
MEDVL 101W Harry Potter & Medieval Culture (WLU)
Taught at Wilfrid Laurier University. Refer to WLU Undergraduate Calendar for course description.
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MEDVL 105 Introduction to Medieval Studies
An introduction to Medieval European civilization focusing on essential aspects of the discipline: history, literature, philosophy, religion, art, architecture and archaeology, law, and science and technology.
LEC · Course ID 011784On ucalendarMEDVL 105 today
MEDVL 115 Crusading in the Middle Ages
This course examines the historical events and cultural assumptions that led to the European phenomenon of crusading, or holy war, between 1095 and 1453.
LEC · Course ID 012629On ucalendarMEDVL 115 today
MEDVL 205 Medieval Society
A survey of Medieval civilization featuring such topics as the individual, political institutions, art, architecture, religion, philosophy, literature, social life, and leisure activities.
LEC · Course ID 004280On ucalendarMEDVL 205 today
MEDVL 250R The History of Islamic Civilization from Late Antiquity to 1300
This course surveys the diverse history of Islamic societies from the seventh to the thirteenth century. The primary focus is on the central Islamic lands from Egypt to Iran. In addition to the standard narrative, the course also examines salient aspects of Islamic civilization on a thematic basis. [Note: SI 121R recommended.]
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MEDVL 251R The History of Islamic Civilization from 1300-1800: The Islamic Gunpowder Empires
This course studies in comparative fashion the rise, consolidation, and decline of the three major Islamic empires of the early modern period (c. 1300-1800): the Ottomans in Anatolia, the Balkans, and the Middle East; the Safavids in Iran; and the Mughals in India. [Note: SI 121R recommended.]
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MEDVL 252 Medieval Monsters
This course exposes students to a number of disciplinary methodologies (historical, anthropological, geographical, literary, archaeological, philosophical, and philological). Each focuses on exploring the common theme of medieval monsters, such as werewolves, giants, summoned spirits, demons, revenants, centaurs, wild men and wild women, and political monsters.
LEC · Course ID 016184On ucalendarMEDVL 252 today
MEDVL 260 Medieval Europe c.300-c.1500
The political, cultural, economic, and ecclesiastical development of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the end of the high middle ages.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 006314On ucalendarMEDVL 260 today
MEDVL 291 Special Topics in Medieval Studies
Special topics will be offered from time to time as announced by the Medieval Studies program. Topics will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times.]
LEC · Course ID 016080On ucalendarMEDVL 291 today
MEDVL 304 Heresy and Religious Crises in Late Medieval Europe
An exploration of the impact of social crises on late medieval religious modes of expression. Topics will include the Great Famine, the Black Death, the Avignon Papacy and Western Schism, the development of heretical movements, and the eventual disintegration of European religious unity. [Note: This course fulfils the Area 2 requirement for Religious Studies majors.]
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 008378On ucalendarMEDVL 304 today
MEDVL 305 Medieval Death and Dying
What does it mean to die well? This course explores the medieval Ars moriendi tradition in its historical, literary, and cultural contexts and how this tradition can help us recover the human side of dying within contemporary society's medicalized approach to the end of life.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 016179On ucalendarMEDVL 305 today
MEDVL 391 Special Topics in Medieval Studies
Special topics will be offered from time to time as announced by the Medieval Studies program. Topics will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times.]
LEC · Course ID 016078On ucalendarMEDVL 391 today
MEDVL 491 Special Topics in Medieval Studies
This course is a special study of a selected topic in Medieval Studies. Please see course instructor for details. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of three times.]
LEC · Course ID 016185On ucalendarMEDVL 491 today