Ml104: The Middle Ages On Television

3 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Full time

**Date**:May 16, 2024

**Location**: Waterloo, CA

**Company**:Wilfrid Laurier University

**Faculty/Academic Area**: Faculty of Arts

**Department**: Medieval Studies

**Campus**: Waterloo

**Employee Group**: WLUFA

**Requisition ID**:7648

**Position Title**: ML104: The Middle Ages on Television (Fall 2024)

**Term**: Fall 2024 (Sept 1 - Dec 31)

**Days/Times**: Thursdays 17:30-19:20. Lectures + IA consultation (19:30-20:20)
**Location**: Waterloo

**Hours per week/Hours Total**: 3 per week/36 total
**Type of Course**: In-class

**Anticipated Class Size**: 160

**Additional Course Requirements**: None

**Posted on**: May 16, 2024

**Posting ends**: May 31, 2024

**Position Summary**: This course will establish the distinct characteristics of television medievalism in the twenty-first century, including a preference for serialized storytelling, common themes in the visual representation of historical and fantastical medieval worlds, and the willingness to undermine traditional stereotypes and consider questions of diversity and representation in adapting historical fiction and medievalist fantasy to the small screen. Series examined may include Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, Vikings, The Witcher, Knightfall, Cursed, The Last Kingdom, and The Wheel of Time.

**Qualifications - Required**: Masters

**Qualifications - Discipline**: Master of Arts

**Qualifications - Areas of Specialization**: Medieval or Medievalism Studies

**Qualifications - Professional Designation**: Masters (required)

**Application Deadline**: May 31, 2024

**Submit with Application**:
Required for All Applicants
- CV (required)

Required for External Applicants
- Names and Contact Information for Referees
- Evidence of Good Teaching
- Verification of highest degree

Optional
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Dossier
- Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

**Applications may be addressed to**:
Dr. Chris Nighman, Program Coordinator

Medieval and Medievalism Studies

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

**To Apply**:
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