The specific availability for this course is not currently known. If you would like to know if this course will be offered during your session, please contact us.
This class aims to introduce students to key works from the rich literary heritage of the late Middle Ages. After a brief survey of the general cultural and historical backgrounds as well as a very short introduction to Middle English, we will read (excerpts of) works representing the most important medieval literary genres: epic (historical) poetry, lyric, saints` lives, allegory, and drama. The main focus of this class, however, will be on (Arthurian) romance, taking into consideration also the fascination with the latter in present-day popular culture.
A detailed reading list will be available at the beginning of August and will be emailed to you once you have signed up for the class.
Participation and written assignments (60%), oral presentation (40%) for 4 ECTS-Points; participation and written assignments (30%), oral presentation (20%), research paper (50%) for 6 ECTS-Points.
