Global Medievalisms Course (Fall 2018)

Course description: Seminar Lit/ Cult Theory: Fall 2018 LMC 4200-F / Special Topics LMC 8803 Global Medievalisms TR 9:30-11:45am Skiles 343 Richard Utz In this seminar, we want to explore the world-wide existence of medievalism, a cultural phenomenon that encompasses all creative and critical receptions, reimaginations, and reenactments of medieval culture in postmedieval times. Specifically, we want to investigate the causes for the continued fascination with medieval culture, from European colonialism and Western’ economic, military, and cultural influence through the transformations and adaptations of ‘real’ and ‘invented ‘ medieval ideas,…

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ACLU of Georgia Summer Internship Program

The application deadline is Wednesday, April 18, 2018 by 5:00 pm. Unpaid internship A summer internship with the Political Department at the ACLU of Georgia provides the experience of learning how to operate within a grassroots movement focused on comprehensive criminal justice reform, and the assurance of voter rights across the State of Georgia. Those who are selected to participate will be involved in grassroots organizing, membership engagement, volunteer recruitment, engagement, and management, policy research, strategic communications, coalition building, and integrated advocacy efforts under the direction of the members within the Political Department. Internship positions will…

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Nunn School Grants for Unpaid Summer Internships and Conference Travel

Do you have an unpaid summer internship or an academic seminar or conference you are attending? Do you need financial support to defray costs related to accepting unpaid internships or conference travel this summer? The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is providing a fixed number of grants to support students participating in unpaid summer internships or attending academic seminars and conferences. Last year nine students received grants ranging from $350 to $1000 each. Eligibility: You must be a declared INTA, IAML or EIA undergraduate or MSIA or IAST graduate…

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