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

Course Schedule