2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ENG 150 - Introduction to Medieval Literature


Introduces western European medieval literature, touching on classical roots and contemporary counterparts in the process. Topics covered may include literary forms (epic, romance), social concerns (religion, the role of women, politics) and myth. Works read and discussed are selected from Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Norman, Celtic and Middle English authors, and range from Beowulf and Marie de France’s Lais to the Gawain-poet and Dante. For undergraduate English majors, this course satisfies the Period (C-1) requirement.

Prerequisites: VE Prerequisite

Anticipated Terms Offered: Periodically