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CS92PROD
Medieval Lyric Poetry
COL 270
Fall 2010 not offered
Crosslisting: MDST 270

This course will cover readings in English translation of lyric poetry--religious, erotic, and political--from Saint Ambrose to Petrarch, written in Latin and European vernaculars (Provencal, Old French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portugese, English). Particular attention will be given to the development of lyric forms from classical and other sources and to poetic theory and problems of translation. A reading knowledge of one or more of the original languages will be helpful but is not required.

Essential Capabilities: None
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA COL
Course Format: LectureGrading Mode: Student Option
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (MDST)(MDST-Art/Arch)(MDST-History)(MDST-Lang/Lit)(MDST-Phil/Reli)

Last Updated on MAR-28-2024
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