Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Ottawa
The major and minor in medieval and Renaissance studies are interdisciplinary programs whose multi-faceted approach helps students better understand the complexity and richness of medieval civilization. In addition to courses that provide an introduction to medieval civilization, the programs include a number of courses in history, classical studies, music, English, linguistics, English and French literatures and other disciplines. Focus is on Medieval Studies more than Medieval History.
THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS
- Major in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Collaborative Program in Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the Master’s Level (MDV)
RESEARCH FIELDS:
- Late Antiquity to renaissance literature, religion and philosophy
- Biblical criticism and modern topics
- History of the book from the Middle Sges to the Renaissance
- Production and social use of writing
- Rhetoric and education from late Antiquity to the Renaissance
- Narrative and historiography from Late Antiquity to the Modern era
- History of reading
- Manuscript culture
- Women writers
- Medieval and modern theatre
- History of religious institutions and universities
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