Chaucer and His World
ENGL 207
Fall 2015
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 207 |
| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies |
In this course, we will read Chaucer's best-known works, THE CANTERBURY TALES and TROILUS AND CRISEYDE, as well as his short lyrics. We will also read selections from Chaucer's sources and consider how he adapts these texts in his own literary works. Some of the topics we will explore are the various genres of Chaucer's poetry (allegory, epic, romance, satire), medieval ideas about psychology and dreams, the ideology of chivalry, Chaucer's reinvention of the classical world, and views of gender and sexuality. All readings will be in Middle English, so we will read slowly and carefully, with attention to the language. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENGL)(ENGL-Literature)(MDST-MN)(MDST)(MDST-Art/Arch)(MDST-History)(MDST-Lang/Lit)(MDST-Phil/Reli) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings include selections from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and Short Poems.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two substantial papers, shorter weekly writing assignments, and occasional translation exercises |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course fulfills the Literary History I major requirement and contributes to the British Literature concentration requirements of the English major. |
| Instructor(s): Nisse,Ruth Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: FISK403; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 14 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 5 | FR: 4 |
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