Medieval Literature, Pre-1100
Overview
Subject area
ENGL
Catalog Number
311
Course Title
Medieval Literature, Pre-1100
Department(s)
Description
Old English literature in translation studied in the context of Western European culture of the 7th to 11th centuries. Topics include the relations among races, religions, and cultures, ideas of heroism, devotional practices, and feudalism. Texts and genres taken up might include Beowulf, the Old English elegies, saints’ lives, riddles and wisdom literature, and sermons.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
COPT - QNSLIT (QC Literature)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
009023