Yvonne Seale

Associate Professor of History
Doty Hall 211A
(585) 245-6440
seale@geneseo.edu

Yvonne Seale is a professor of medieval European history, with a focus on the history of women and religion. She is the recipient of the Teaching Association for Medieval Studies Teaching Award for College Educators, 2019-2020, and of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2023.

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Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Iowa

  • M.Litt., University of St Andrews

  • B.A. (Hons.), Trinity College Dublin

Classes

  • HIST 211: Europe in the World, 300-1000

    A broad study of the history of Europe and the Mediterranean basin from the late Roman Empire through to the Age of the Vikings, with an emphasis on how early medieval peoples grappled with complex issues of power, faith, gender, identity, and cultural interaction. Uses texts, images, and material culture to explore Europe and its links with the wider world.

  • HIST 440: Top: Urban Life in Middle Ages

    This course focuses on an in-depth study of a particular topic in European history. Topics could be defined either by time, space or theme. The World Wars, nationalist movements, and the scientific revolution are possible topics areas that might be offered.