The following course offerings are also listed in the college catalogue.
Course Offerings
116a. The Dark Ages, c. 400-900 (1)
(Same as History 116a) Ms. Bisaha
202 Thesis Preparation (1/2)
220b. Medieval/Renaissance Culture (1)
Topic for 2008/09: Women in Medieval and Renaissance Culture. Ms. Reno and Ms. Robertson.
246a. Music and Ideas I: Medieval and Early Modern Europe: (1)
The Power of Church and Court
(Same as Music 246a) Mr. Mann.
300 Senior Thesis (1)
An interdisciplinary study written under the supervision of two advisors from two different disciplines.
Approved Courses
Below is a partial list of approved courses. For current offerings and a full list of courses, please visit the Medieval and Renaissance Studies webpage on the Vassar website.
Art 220 Medieval Architecture (1)
Art 235 Renaissance Painting, Sculpture, and the Decorative Arts in Italy (1)
English 236 Beowulf (1)
English 240 Shakespeare (1)
History 225 Renaissance Europe (1)
History 315 The World of the Crusades (1)
Italian 237 Dante’s Divine Comedy (1)
Latin 301 Topics in Latin Literature (1)
Music 246 Music and Ideas I: Medieval and Early Modern Europe (1)
Religion 227 The Kingdom of God and the Empire of Rome (1)
Past Topics for 220b.
Cultural Crossroads of the Mediterranean 1000-1500.
This course examines the conflict and coexistence of Christian and Muslim cultures in the Mediterranean region from historical and literary perspectives. Our examination of this period of extraordinary vitality and cultural ferment includes the following topics: Norman migrations, the Schism between the Eastern and Latin churches, the Crusades, the rise of Italian trading cities such as Venice and Florence, Frederick II's court in Sicily, and the impact of Arab learning on Spain and Northern Europe. Ms. Bisaha and Mr. Ahern.
Women in Medieval and Renaissance Culture.
An interdisciplinary introduction to women in European culture, twelfth through sixteenth centuries. Close scrutiny of primary sources, including major literary texts. Some consideration of historiographical and theoretical issues. Ms. Robertson and Ms. Reno.