Spring 2027

Topic in Medieval Literature and Culture

A topical study in medieval literature and culture where students identify and critique specific authors, periods, or genres while applying analytical methods to literary texts.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Jordan Zweck4.1/5

Summary

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Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck

Students who attended class reported that they should not have any issues, suggesting the workload was approachable for those who participated regularly.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify and critique a particular author, period, genre or issue within the field of medieval literature.

  • Identify and apply methods and approaches for analysis of literary and cultural texts to demonstrate literature's contemporary and historical relevance.

  • Leverage writing as a mode of learning and means of conveying critical analysis.

  • Analyze relationships among society, literature, and language that underlie the construction of beliefs.

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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Sophomore standing

  • Sophomore standing
ENGL/MEDIEVAL 423

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  • Sophomore standing

Professors

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About this rating

Raw average: 4.45/5 from 20 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 2.0/5 difficulty · 1 reviews

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Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck

Jordan Zweck set clear expectations and emphasized in-class discussions. A student noted that attending class prevented issues, describing the course as manageable.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2016: 3.41 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=35 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.33 GPA, 57.7% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.46 GPA, 73.9% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

JORDAN ZWECK is recorded teaching in Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 300
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 300

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck

Jordan Zweck provided really clear expectations that prevented students from feeling blindsided. In-class discussions were highlighted as important components of the course.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.10 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.33 GPA, 57.7% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.46 GPA, 73.9% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck

Students who attended class reported that they should not have any issues, suggesting the workload was approachable for those who participated regularly.

Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck

The instructor’s clear communication meant students were never thrown for a loop. This transparency helped make the class experience predictable and less stressful.

Topics

  • Specific topics in medieval literature.
  • Medieval culture.
  • Relationships among society, literature, and language.

Skills

  • Critique authors, periods, genres, or issues in medieval literature.
  • Apply analytical methods to literary and cultural texts.
  • Use writing to convey critical analysis.
  • Analyze relationships between society, literature, and language.

Grades

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Catalog & offerings

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Selected offering source records
ENGL/MEDIEVAL 423 · Spring 2027

Topic in Medieval Literature and Culture

Recorded 2026-10-14
ENGL/MEDIEVAL 423 · Spring 2027

Medieval Times & Temporalities

Recorded 2026-10-14
ENGL/MEDIEVAL 423 · Spring 2027

Topic in Medieval Literature and Culture

Recorded 2026-10-14
ENGL/MEDIEVAL 423 · Spring 2027

Medieval Times & Temporalities

Recorded 2026-10-14
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