CHAUCER'S CANTERBURY TALES

ENGL/MEDIEVAL 423

Study of a topic in medieval literature.

ENGL/HISTORY/RELIGST 360

Introduction to the peoples and cultures of Early Medieval England (c450-c1100), with primary emphasis on texts written in Old English and Latin. Interdisciplinary approach including history, literature, religion, and material culture. Attention to literary genres ranging from elegy to riddles; the development of Christianity; encounters with Romans, Vikings, and Normans; and other political and social concerns. All readings in translation.

ENGL/MEDIEVAL 426

Poetry of the most famous and influential medieval English poet, from his short lyrics on love through his dream visions of talking birds and castles built on ice to the historical romance Troilus and Criseyde. Readings will be in the original Middle English; no prior experience with the language is required.

ENGL/MEDIEVAL 521

An intensive study of a major work or works of Old English, usually focusing on either Beowulf or the poems of a single manuscript. Line-by-line translation of the text will be supplemented by discussion of related issues (whether linguistic, thematic, or contextual) as well as by readings from relevant critical literature. Primary texts will be read in Old English.

ENGL/MEDIEVAL 803

Study of a topic in Medieval literature.