IMC 2026: Sessions
Session 642: The Middle Ages in the Modern Classroom, II: Centring the Text
Tuesday 7 July 2026, 11:15-12:45
| Sponsor: | Institute for Medieval Studies, University of Leeds |
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| Organisers: | Marta Cobb, Institute for Medieval Studies, University of Leeds Rae Gillibrand, Institute for Medieval Studies / School of History, University of Leeds |
| Moderator/Chair: | Marta Cobb, Institute for Medieval Studies, University of Leeds |
| Paper 642-a | The Religious Journey: Between Centre and Periphery - An Innovative Digital Model for Teaching Medieval Cultural Encounters (Language: English) Index terms: Computing in Medieval Studies, Language and Literature - Comparative, Medievalism and Antiquarianism, Teaching the Middle Ages |
| Paper 642-b | Mandeville in the Caribbean: Medieval Travel Writing and Indigenous Histories (Language: English) Index terms: Language and Literature - Comparative, Medievalism and Antiquarianism, Teaching the Middle Ages |
| Paper 642-c | Teaching Sir Orfeo through Adaptation Theory and Creative Project Assessments (Language: English) Index terms: Language and Literature - Comparative, Language and Literature - Middle English, Medievalism and Antiquarianism, Teaching the Middle Ages |
| Abstract | This session explores approaches to teaching the Middle Ages by placing medieval texts at the heart of learning. Presenters demonstrate how digital tools and creative assessments can transform static texts into dynamic, interactive experiences. By bridging literature, history, and language, these methods help to develop critical thinking skills and make medieval culture relevant to contemporary students. The session highlights how centring the text enables students to connect with the past and see the Middle Ages as a resource for understanding the present. Paper -a has been co-authored by Adi Abukarat-Sprecher (University of Haifa). |