9:30-10:45A     TR     BH330

A portion of the above section reserved for majors

This course will provide an overview of the history of women in the
medieval west.  The situation of women will be addressed according to
their position in society - be it that of noblewoman, queen, peasant,
saint or prostitute.  Both primary and secondary sources will be
examined.  Attention will also be paid to medieval theories about
women and prevailing attitudes towards women, as expressed in both
learned and popular circles.  Methodological problems and
epistemological problems will be highlighted.  Requirements: 2 exams,
2 short papers.