MEMS 4002

Explores the pragmatic uses of writing in medieval Europe through the study of non-literarytexts. The focus will be on the variety of situations in which individuals of diversesocial backgrounds ? men and women, laypeople and clerics, aristocrats and townsfolk? came into contact with writing. Sources under study will include inscriptions, letters,and maps, with a special focus on charters and other documents. EQ: History 4002