Course Information

The course will provide students with an introduction to the impact that major cultural traditions of the Middle Ages have had on the modern world. The course will include myths, narratives, images, and other forms of representation from a variety of Western European national and religious traditions. Topics may include the study of kings, warriors, saints, knights, mystics, mythological heroes, and exotic beasts such as dragons. It also includes examinations of medieval-themed material in modern popular culture, including fictional writing, movies, video games, businesses, and historic sites, both online and offline.