During your Medieval Studies degree, you’ll learn how to critically evaluate representations of the medieval and pre-modern world that are present in our world today and address ingrained misconceptions of this period in history. You’ll develop important skills while studying art, music, literature, history, and society.
These skills may include:
- Critical thinking and analysis of concepts related to the medieval period
- Application of problem solving to the examination of civilizations as a whole in both unity and diversity
- Research to discover and connect various types of textual, archaeological, and visual evidence to reconstruct stories of past events and cultures
- Attention to detail used in the analysis and presentation of evidence
- Interpretation of primary and secondary sources based on available evidence
- Written skills that demonstrate a clear, well-structured communication style and an appreciation of the attitudes and beliefs of past cultures
- Persuasive public speaking and reasoning that draw upon an understanding of the historical development and cultural aspects of the medieval period
