Literature of Medieval England

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Overview

Subject area

ENL

Catalog Number

317

Course Title

Literature of Medieval England

Department(s)

Description

A study of medieval English literature, with attention to both the Old English and Middle English periods. Readings may include texts such as the Old English epic Beowulf, the Middle English romance Gawain and the Green Knight, and the visionary writings of William Langland, Julian of Norwich, and Margery Kempe. Some texts may be read in translation. For English majors or minors concentrating in literature, this course fulfills the requirements for British literature and literature before 1800. For linguistics, writing, and dramatic literature concentrators, it counts as an elective in the major.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

024795

Course Schedule