Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Rice University

Program Learning Outcomes for the BA Degree with a Major in Medieval and Early Modern StudiesUpon completing the BA degree with a major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies, students will be able to:Situate Medieval and Early Modern studies more broadly within several interdisciplinary fields, including history, art, philosophy, music, literature, and religion.Define and apply appropriate disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary methodologies, vocabularies, concepts, and theories to critically respond to questions within the field of Medieval and Early Modern Studies.Demonstrate the ability to define and respond to research questions and scholarly debates within the field, including the ability to analyze primary and secondary sources, draw conclusions from the analysis of these sources, and cite evidence in support of conclusions.Demonstrate a firm grasp of written, visual, and oral communication, including critical writing principles such as appropriate citation, use of evidence, clarity, and grammatical correctness.

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