Emily Graham

Associate Professor

History

  • Associate Professor
    History
  • 405-744-5679 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University System, History, 101 SSH Hall, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States

TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr Graham teaches a wide variety of themes, including upper-level and graduate courses on premodern religious history, theory and methodology, and the history of the Middle Ages broadly speaking. She also has an interest in the portrayal and use of history in modern media, particularly video games.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    From Assassin's Creed to Witcher: Medievalism in the 21st Century World (GH)
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Assesses video game and film portrayals of the Middle Ages and medievalism. Through historiographical readings and critical analysis of modern media sources, examines the ways in which popular media depictions of the past weave fact with fiction, building on our common cultural narrative of 'medieval-ish' worlds.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Sorcerers, Saints and Heretics: Religion in the Medieval World (H)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Religious belief and practice in the medieval world, c. 500-1300. Examines the formation of major religions, the experience of religious minorities, the experience of interfaith communities, enduring superstitions and heresies.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    From Assassin's Creed to Witcher: Medievalism in the 21st Century World (H)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Assesses video game and film portrayals of the Middle Ages and medievalism. Through historiographical readings and critical analysis of modern media sources, examines the ways in which popular media depictions of the past weave fact with fiction, building on our common cultural narrative of 'medieval-ish' worlds. No credit for degree credit in HIST 4433.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    World History from Ancient Times to 1500 (H)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    This course examines the development of social, cultural, economic, and political systems from ancient times to the beginning of the sixteenth century. We will examine the growth of empires, trade routes, religions, and culture in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. This course will examine the ways in which these societies connected and made contact with each other through trade, warfare, and migration and the resulting exchange of ideas. Previously offered as HIST 2213.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    From Assassin's Creed to Witcher: Medievalism in the 21st Century World (HI)
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Assesses video game and film portrayals of the Middle Ages and medievalism. Through historiographical readings and critical analysis of modern media sources, examines the ways in which popular media depictions of the past weave fact with fiction, building on our common cultural narrative of 'medieval-ish' worlds.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    World History from Ancient Times to 1500 (H)
    10 Feb 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course examines the development of social, cultural, economic, and political systems from ancient times to the beginning of the sixteenth century. We will examine the growth of empires, trade routes, religions, and culture in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. This course will examine the ways in which these societies connected and made contact with each other through trade, warfare, and migration and the resulting exchange of ideas. Previously offered as HIST 2213.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    European Gender & trans-Mediterranean Religious Histories
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Historiographical and bibliographical study of special areas of European and World history.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 24 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing or permission of instructor required.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    From Assassin's Creed to Witcher: Medievalism in the 21st Century World (H)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Assesses video game and film portrayals of the Middle Ages and medievalism. Through historiographical readings and critical analysis of modern media sources, examines the ways in which popular media depictions of the past weave fact with fiction, building on our common cultural narrative of 'medieval-ish' worlds. No credit for degree credit in HIST 4433.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    World History from Ancient Times to 1500 (H)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    This course examines the development of social, cultural, economic, and political systems from ancient times to the beginning of the sixteenth century. We will examine the growth of empires, trade routes, religions, and culture in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. This course will examine the ways in which these societies connected and made contact with each other through trade, warfare, and migration and the resulting exchange of ideas. Previously offered as HIST 2213.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    From Assassin's Creed to Witcher: Medievalism in the 21st Century World (HI)
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Assesses video game and film portrayals of the Middle Ages and medievalism. Through historiographical readings and critical analysis of modern media sources, examines the ways in which popular media depictions of the past weave fact with fiction, building on our common cultural narrative of 'medieval-ish' worlds.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    World History from Ancient Times to 1500 (H)
    12 Feb 2024 - 3 May 2024
    This course examines the development of social, cultural, economic, and political systems from ancient times to the beginning of the sixteenth century. We will examine the growth of empires, trade routes, religions, and culture in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. This course will examine the ways in which these societies connected and made contact with each other through trade, warfare, and migration and the resulting exchange of ideas. Previously offered as HIST 2213.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Invasion and Identity: The Medieval English World: 700-1400 (H)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Medieval English history through Britain's experience of invasion and settlement: includes the Vikings, Normans and England's conquest of Britain and parts of France. Emphasis on social, cultural, political and religious history.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    World History from Ancient Times to 1500 (H)
    13 Feb 2023 - 5 May 2023
    This course examines the development of social, cultural, economic, and political systems from ancient times to the beginning of the sixteenth century. We will examine the growth of empires, trade routes, religions, and culture in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. This course will examine the ways in which these societies connected and made contact with each other through trade, warfare, and migration and the resulting exchange of ideas. Previously offered as HIST 2213.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Late Medieval World, 1000-1450
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Graduate-level work under taken in association with upper-division lecture courses. Added component ordinarily entails a graduate-level research paper or historiographical essay of substantial length.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Late Medieval World, 1000-1450 (H)
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    The Late Middle Ages in Europe and its ties to the Middle East. Examines the period of the Black Death, Hundred Years War, early Renaissance, and the flourishing of new forms of government, religious life and social upheaval. Emphasis on social, cultural, religious and political developments.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Sorcerers, Saints and Heretics: Religion in the Medieval World (H)
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Religious belief and practice in the medieval world, c. 500-1300. Examines the formation of major religions, the experience of religious minorities, the experience of interfaith communities, enduring superstitions and heresies.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    From Assassin’s Creed to Witcher: Medieval History and Modern Media Honors
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    A supplemental Honors experience in History to partner concurrently with designated upper-division HIST courses. This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s).Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated HIST course.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to the Study of History
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    This course is an introduction to the study of history. It offers an overview of the development of the discipline, historiography, and the philosophy of history. Students learn about the methodology of history, types of historical problems, habits of thought necessary for the discipline, and methods such as research and writing. Previously offered as HIST 2013.Prerequisite(s): History major or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    World History from Ancient Times to 1500 (H)
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    This course examines the development of social, cultural, economic, and political systems from ancient times to the beginning of the sixteenth century. We will examine the growth of empires, trade routes, religions, and culture in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. This course will examine the ways in which these societies connected and made contact with each other through trade, warfare, and migration and the resulting exchange of ideas. Previously offered as HIST 2213.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Pandemics: Then and Now (H)
    7 Jun 2021 - 30 Jul 2021
    Presented for general audiences. Not intended for history majors.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.
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    Western Civilization to 1500 (H)
    7 Jun 2021 - 30 Jul 2021
    History of western civilization from ancient world to Reformation.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    World History from Ancient Times to 1500 (H)
    8 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021
    This course examines the development of social, cultural, economic, and political systems from ancient times to the beginning of the sixteenth century. We will examine the growth of empires, trade routes, religions, and culture in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. This course will examine the ways in which these societies connected and made contact with each other through trade, warfare, and migration and the resulting exchange of ideas. Previously offered as HIST 2213.