MEDVL 252Medieval Monsters

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Medieval Studies

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

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.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 081	3830	128 / 130	Online or by arrangement

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention MEDVL 252, August 2022 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 2023

Apr 21, 2023 Medvl 252 and hist 236 2 points, 0 comments

u/New-grad-55: “I am wondering if anyone has any Information on medvl 252 or hist 236 in terms of assessments or course outlines as I want to take the course during the fall semester next year.”

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Spring 2022

Aug 6, 2022 Medvl 252 3 points, 2 comments

u/Big-Ship4494: “Anyone who has taken it, what was the grade breakdown/outline? And Anyone here taking it in fall?”