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OLD ENGLISH

ENGL/MEDIEVAL 520
Course Description

The elements of Old English grammar with selected readings.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.64

7.59% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.25% from Historical

A Rate
71.43%

53.75% from Historical

Class Size
7

-44.88% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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