Medieval Studies (MEDVL)Arts and Sciences
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MEDVL 1101
Course Description
Topics and reading lists vary from section to section, but all will in some way address the subject of medieval culture. Consult the John S. Knight Institute Current Courses webpage to access current year ... view course details
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS:Archaeology and Lost Histories
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Bajorek, K
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Additional Information
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Heaven and Hell
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Berry, R
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Additional Information
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Medieval Crossdressings
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Chauncy, J
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Additional Information
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Medieval Love Songs
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Perry, M
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Additional Information
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: A Trip to Medieval France
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Visentin, C
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Additional Information
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Food in the Medieval World
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wolff, A
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Additional Information
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS:Medieval Migrations-Globaliz & Medvl Imagining
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Zweers, T
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Additional Information
For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.
MEDVL 2083
Course Description
Colonial projects have a bad reputation; no one in their right mind would choose to identify as a colonizer, much less a colonialist. This was not always the case. In the 1800s, colonialism was the height ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: HIST 2083
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Falk, O
MEDVL 2170
Course Description
This course explores major texts and themes of the Hispanic tradition from the 11th to the 17th centuries. We will examine general questions on literary analysis and the relationship between literature ... view course details
MEDVL 2627
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the study of Islam and Islamic history. Organised historically, the lecture series will begin with the career of the Prophet Muhammad, before charting the course of the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HIST 2627, NES 2627, RELST 2627
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MEDVL 3080
Course Description
An introduction to Old Norse-Icelandic mythology and the Icelandic family saga-the "native" heroic literary genre of Icelandic tradition. Texts will vary but will normally include the Prose Edda, the Poetic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGL 3080
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MEDVL 3110
Course Description
English has a recorded history longer and more variable than any other language, including poetry and prose as skillful as writings in any period. While learning the language (especially in the first half ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: ENGL 3110, ENGL 6110, MEDVL 6110
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Galloway, A
MEDVL 3315
Course Description
Old Norse is a collective term for the earliest North Germanic literary languages: Old Icelandic, Old Norwegian, Old Danish, and Old Swedish. The richly documented Old Icelandic is the center of attention, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 3315
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MEDVL 3539
Course Description
This course examines the culture and society of al-Andalus (Islamic Spain) from 711, when Islam arrived in Iberia, until 1492 and the demise of Nasrid Granada. Through extensive discussion and analysis ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COML 3340, COML 6539, JWST 3539, JWST 6539, MEDVL 6539, NES 3539, NES 6539, RELST 3539, RELST 6539, SPAN 3539, SPAN 6539
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MEDVL 3750
Course Description
Introduction and training in dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) and its applications in archaeology, art history, climate and environment through lab work and participation in ongoing research projects ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ARKEO 3090, ARKEO 6755, ARTH 3250, CLASS 3750, CLASS 6755
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Manning, S
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Additional Information
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
MEDVL 3787
Course Description
The Qur'an is a cornucopia of stories, laws, apocalyptic visions, Paradisical landscapes and stark warnings. This course presents students with the opportunity not only to read the Qur'an in translation ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MEDVL 6787, NES 3787, NES 6787, RELST 3787, RELST 6787
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MEDVL 3850
Course Description
The arts of Southeast Asia are studied in their social context, since in traditional societies creative processes are often mapped on the sequence of events that compose human lives. We will be looking ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ARTH 3850, ARTH 6850, ASIAN 3350, MEDVL 6850, VISST 3696
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
MEDVL 6110
Course Description
English has a recorded history longer and more variable than any other language, including poetry and prose as skillful as writings in any period. While learning the language (especially in the first half ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: ENGL 3110, ENGL 6110, MEDVL 3110
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Galloway, A
MEDVL 6539
Course Description
This course examines the culture and society of al-Andalus (Islamic Spain) from 711, when Islam arrived in Iberia, until 1492 and the demise of Nasrid Granada. Through extensive discussion and analysis ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COML 3340, COML 6539, JWST 3539, JWST 6539, MEDVL 3539, NES 3539, NES 6539, RELST 3539, RELST 6539, SPAN 3539, SPAN 6539
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
MEDVL 6787
Course Description
The Qur'an is a cornucopia of stories, laws, apocalyptic visions, Paradisical landscapes and stark warnings. This course presents students with the opportunity not only to read the Qur'an in translation ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MEDVL 3787, NES 3787, NES 6787, RELST 3787, RELST 6787
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
MEDVL 6850
Course Description
The arts of Southeast Asia are studied in their social context, since in traditional societies creative processes are often mapped on the sequence of events that compose human lives. We will be looking ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ARTH 3850, ARTH 6850, ASIAN 3350, MEDVL 3850, VISST 3696
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
MEDVL 7777
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce graduate students to the study of the Middle Ages, with special attention to theory and methodology. Seminars will be led by Medieval Studies Program faculty who represent ... view course details
MEDVL 8010
Course Description
This course gives students the opportunity to work with a selected instructor to pursue special interests or research not treated in regularly scheduled courses. After getting permission of the instructor, ... view course details
MEDVL 8020
Course Description
This course should be used for an independent study in which a small group of students works with one member of the graduate faculty. After getting permission of the instructor, students should contact ... view course details