Program Overview
The Whitworth Medieval & Early Modern Studies Minor offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the medieval and early modern world, encompassing history, literature, and culture from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Through diverse courses and assessment methods, students develop critical thinking, writing, and research skills, preparing them for careers in various fields or further academic pursuits.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Whitworth Medieval & Early Modern Studies Minor provides an interdisciplinary platform for exploring connections between the histories, literatures, and cultures of a crucial time in global history. By studying the medieval past, you gain a framework for understanding how it has shaped and continues to shape the modern world. The MEMS minor expands your scope beyond Europe, offering courses on topics such as Chinese art, Spanish-American narratives, and the history of Christianity.
Outline:
The MEMS minor is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of medieval and early modern history, literature, and culture. The program's curriculum includes courses on the history of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as courses on medieval and early modern literature, art, and music. Students can choose from a wide range of courses to tailor their minor to their interests.
Assessment:
The assessment methods used in the MEMS minor vary depending on the course. Some courses may use traditional methods of assessment, such as exams and papers, while others may use more creative methods, such as presentations and projects. All courses in the minor are designed to help students develop their critical thinking, writing, and research skills.
Teaching:
The MEMS minor is taught by a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members. The faculty are committed to providing students with a high-quality education and to helping them succeed in their studies. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods to engage students and to foster their learning.
Careers:
The MEMS minor prepares students for a wide range of careers in business, public service, and nonprofits. The skills in critical thinking, writing, and analysis that students develop in this program are highly valued by employers. Recent graduates of the MEMS minor have gone on to work in a variety of fields, including:
- Strategic communications specialist
- Account manager
- Visitors experience assistant
- Graduate student
- Teacher The MEMS minor also provides a strong foundation for students who wish to pursue further studies in medieval and early modern history, literature, or culture.
