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SPA 353 - Christians, Jews, and Muslims in Medieval Spanish Texts

Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2015, 2017

An examination of how Christians, Jews, and Muslims; their roles; and their interaction are represented in medieval Spanish texts. To understand the complex relationship that existed between members of these three dominant faiths, special attention will be given to the socio-political, legal, and cultural climate of the Iberian Peninsula. Genres examined will include, among others, poetry, historiography, and exemplar prose.

Prerequisite(s):   or higher course.
Course may be applied to the Middle Eastern Studies minor.