MDRST-223 Gender and Violence in the Middle Ages

This course serves as an introduction to the field of Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Drawing on multiple disciplinary perspectives, including those of literature, law, history, and art, we will examine the intersection of ideas about the body, gender, and violence in the European Middle Ages. Readings may include the Bible and early patristic writings; the lives of saints; poems and advice manuals on courtly love; depictions of women in the Crusades; Icelandic sagas; and perspectives on the trial of Joan of Arc.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

Credits

1

Cross Listed Courses

HIST-223 / LIT-223

Prerequisite

One 100-level course in Literature (LIT) or History (HIST), or AP 4 or 5 in English or History

Notes

(History)