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CLAS 105Introduction to Medieval Studies

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Classical Studies
Cross-listed
MEDVL 105

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

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.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00140400 / 50TTh 13:00–14:20
LEC 701156818 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

94% liked it58% easy44% useful

From 16 ratings and 5 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • I found the course very interesting however heavy for a 100 level course. All the readings for the course were translated primary sources, and if you are not really into the material a little tedious.

    Sep 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Lots of memorization for the course, a few written assignments, but the content is really fun. Finals were split half multiple choice and half long answers.

    Sep 2019 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Very interesting and great introduction for medieval period in general.

    Jan 2017 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Course is super interesting and a great elective!

    Jul 2014 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Tests were hard because of the transcripts

    Jan 2014 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

11 posts and comments in 11 threads mention CLAS 105, October 2012 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Winter 2024

Spring 2022

Spring 2021

Faculty of Arts in-person courses? 4 points, 5 comments

“hey! So I got absolutely fucked by my schedule. I have one in-person class basically every evening that interferes with my work schedule SO much that I am basically not going to be able to pay rent. …”

u/PlainJanePlane: “Along with reaching out to the professor, I also encourage you to double-check the schedule of classes. …”

u/spiritual_frog1: “… It's CLAS 105, but I don't think I am seeing what you are seeing? There are quite a number of arts courses that are set to be on campus, especially senior seminar courses. I will definitely try reaching out to the prof though! …”

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Spring 2020

Easy Social Sciences or Humanities Course 3 points, 13 comments

“What are some easy social science or humanities courses at uwaterloo?”

u/Laeriana: “Of the courses I've taken myself, assuming you like and are relatively decent at (reading and) memorization, I would suggest looking into: CLAS 104, 105, 201, 202 PSYCH 101 Of the ones my peers have taken, the most common straightforward ones they recommend/mention the most seem …”

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Fall 2019

Need reviews!!! 1 point, 3 comments

“Has anyone taken medvl 105 or medvl 115? Which one should I take?!? Need to swap my current course!!”

u/Laeriana: “I've taken CLAS 105/MEDVL 105 with David Porreca. I personally really enjoyed the course and found it to be very straightforward. It basically covers from the fall of the Roman Empire to the start of the Renaissance. …”

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Spring 2018

Spring 2016

Spring 2015

Fall 2012

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

Calendar versions

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