Medieval Legend and Myth in the British Isles
ENGL 223
Fall 2008
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 293 |
This course will explore myths and legends--such as Robin Hood and King Arthur--originating in the British Isles and closely related surrounding cultures. From the dry wit to be found in Icelandic works such as "Hrafnkel's saga" and "Thrym's poem" to the passionate injustice in the Irish "Exile of the Sons of the Uisliu," these works will challenge the way that our society continues to circulate the figures of the virtuous robber, the loathly lady, the heroic warrior, and the chivalric knight. Texts will be in translation, with a few selections in Middle English. In addition to reading the original texts and considering the rich social tapestry that produced them, we will consider modern versions of these figures in movies. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (MDST)(MDST-Art/Arch)(MDST-History)(MDST-Lang/Lit)(MDST-Phil/Reli) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Texts will include: Robin Hood, Sir Gawain Tales, versions of the Arthur story, Hrafnkel's saga, Thrym's poem, Exile of the Sons of Uisliu, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course fulfills the English Department's Literary History I requirement for the English major. |
| Instructor(s): Eggers,Will Times: .M..... 11:00AM-12:20PM; .....F. 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: PAC413; PAC104; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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