Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from this program will:

• identify primary documents and artifacts of the medieval and early modern world.
• identify methodologies used in the various disciplines that contribute to medieval and early modern studies.
• communicate results of investigations effectively in expository prose, oral presentations, or electronic media.

Undergraduate students in any major may seek an interdisciplinary minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS). The minor offers students an interdisciplinary opportunity to focus their studies in early literatures, history, and culture. Students complete an 18-credit program of study, with upper-level courses from at least two disciplines. Completion of the Medieval and Early Modern Studies minor is recorded on the student's transcript. Students must declare their intention to pursue the minor on the “Declaration of Major” form and should meet with the MEMS program director. Twelve (12) credit hours must be taken at UMKC.

For a list of classes fulfilling the Medieval and Early Modern Studies Minor requirements each semester, please consult the MEMS program director. Courses in Medieval and Early Modern Studies are found primarily in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, but there are also courses offered in the Conservatory. Courses that fulfill the requirements of the minor are those which focus on the medieval and early modern periods, as well as directed readings courses or independent studies courses with affiliated faculty. Special topics courses and similar offerings can be approved on a case-by-case basis by the program director.

Requirements:

Total of 18 credit hours with at least 15 credits at the 300-400 level from approved courses, distributed as follows:

• At least 6 credits from at least two disciplines (ex: 6 cr. English, 12 cr History OR 6 cr. French, 6 cr. Spanish, 6 cr. Philosophy)
• No more than 9 credits may also count for major field
• May replace 3 credits of traditional coursework with 3 credits of independent study/directed readings
• May replace 3 credits of traditional coursework with 3 credits of language study in Latin or Greek
• May replace 3 credits at the 300-400 level with one course at the 200-level
• Twelve (12) credit hours must be taken at UMKC.

Strongly Recommended:

• The equivalent of two years of college-level coursework in Latin (i.e. successful completion of LATIN 221 at UMKC or its equivalent)
• Medieval Methods and Paleography (ENGLISH 464)

Examples of courses fulfilling the requirements: