Pearl Kibre Medieval Study
Second Annual Roundtable
New Directions in Medieval Scholarship
November 13, 2009
2:00 p.m. ◊ Room 5414
CUNY Graduate Center
Moderator:
Ottavio Di Camillo, Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Literatures & Languages, Graduate Center
Presenters:
Andrew Arlig, Department of Philosophy, Brooklyn College
Medieval philosophers and material objects
Marlene Hennessy, Department of English, Hunter College
Medieval ideas of reading, the book, and religious practice in late medieval England
Nicola Masciandaro, Department of English, Brooklyn College
“The Truth of Commentary”
Emily Tai, Department of History, Queensborough Community College
Medieval Mediterranean piracy
Following the presentations, all are encouraged to participate in open discussion regarding current trends in medieval studies. The roundtable will be followed by a reception.
We also invite everyone to attend the November 13 meeting of the Friends of the Saints at the GC, room 5105, at 7:00 p.m. Prof. Timmie Vitz of NYU will be speaking: Can we re-awaken the performance of the hagiographical folktale of the 'Seven Sleepers of Ephesus'?
Information and discussion related to the club's activities and medievalist life around the city.
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