Program Highlights
Provides a good springboard for students who wish to pursue specialized graduate work.
Popular Electives
- Ancient Greek Civilization
- History of the Theatre to the 17th Century
- Medieval Literature
- Shakespeare
- The Age of Dante
- The Bible as Literature
- Women in the Medieval World
Medieval Studies
Why choose medieval studies at Geneseo?
This minor draws from numerous humanities disciplines to investigate the histories and cultures of the Middle Ages, globally defined. It covers not only European cultures and immediate contacts, but also worldwide cultural production of the period. The minor provides an exploratory focus for students interested in learning about the Middle Ages.
Program Option
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Sample Courses
- Europe in the World, 300–1000
- Europe in the World, 1000–1500
- History of the English Language
- History of Western Art: Prehistoric through Gothic
- Medieval and Renaissance French Literature
- The Islamic World: 600–1800
Contact Info
Graham Drake, Professor of English and Program Coordinator
drake@geneseo.edu
Welles 217A
585-245-5266
