The minor focuses on medieval and early modern European culture and its influences on the modern world. Students acquire historical perspectives that contribute to current discussions about ethnicity and nationality, colonialism, technologies and their effects, gender and sexuality, and the characteristics of historical and fictional narratives.
Of the required credits, at least six credits must be at the 3000 level and at least three credits must be at the 4000 level. An additional 3-credit requirement is completion of a 2000-level foreign language course.
Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.