The Global Medieval and Early Modern Studies program offers courses on global medieval and early modern societies from 500 to 1800 CE. Students registered in a Bachelor of Arts program in another department for their major may pursue the minor in Global Medieval and Early Modern Studies.
Curriculum
A minor in Global Medieval and Early Modern Studies requires at total of 30* credits, as follows:
*Your GMEMS minor must include 3 credits of MDVL 200, 21 credits of 300- and/ or 400-level courses, and 6 credits at any level
- Foundations: 3 credits of MDVL_V 200
- Geographical basket (6 credits): Choose two eligible courses from any two geographical regions:
- Africa
- East Asia
- Europe
- Middle East
- Southeast Asia
- Disciplinary basket (9 credits): Choose three eligible courses from any three fields:
- Asian Studies
- Art History, Visual Art, and Theory
- Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies
- Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies
- English Language and Literatures
- French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies
- History
- Global Medieval and Early Modern Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Electives (12 credits): Any additional coursework in the list of eligible courses or courses to be approved by the GMEMS chair. Up to two language courses may count as part of this requirement
If declared before 2026W, a minor in Medieval Studies requires at total of 30 credits, as follows:
- 3 credits of MDVL_V 210
- 21 credits of 300- or 400-level MDVL courses and/ or other departmental course offerings that count towards the Medieval Studies program (this is determined in consultation with the Medieval Studies chair). As part of these 300- or 400-level courses, you are required to take:
- 3 credits of MDVL_V 310
- 6 credits of any level MDVL courses and/or accepted courses in other departments