Dr. Cary Howie

Professor

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Biography

Cary Howie is a Professor in the Romance Studies Department at Cornell University, where he specializes in French and Italian literature, particularly from the medieval period. He has a diverse academic background, having completed his B.A. in Literature at Bard College and both M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Stanford University. Howie's academic interests include the intersections of medieval literary sources with contemporary religious and sexual discourse. His teaching courses, such as 'On Paying Attention' and 'The Art of Love,' encourage students to explore intellectual and embodied aspects often overlooked in traditional academic settings. Cary has authored several critical works including 'Claustrophilia: Erotics of Enclosure in Medieval Literature,' and 'Sanctity and Pornography in Medieval Culture'. He is known for his contributions to understanding the genre of medieval poetry and its connections to modern narratives of identity and desire.

Research Interests

Courses

On Paying Attention On Practice and Perfection On Difficulty The Art of Love

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture