ENGL 207
Spring 2011 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 207 |
| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies |
In this course, we will read selections from THE CANTERBURY TALES and some of Chuacer's lesser-known poems--THE BOOK OF THE DUCHESS, THE HOUSE OF FAME, and THE PARLIAMENT OF FOWLS. We will also read selections from some works by Chaucer's sources and contemporaries, as well as documentary sources from 14th-century England. Some of the topics we will consider are: the various genres of Chaucer's poetry (dream-vision, epic, satire), the ideology of chivalry and medieval romance, Chaucer's reinvention of the Classical world, 14th-century historiography, and medieval 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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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| 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) |
Major Readings:
Selections from:
THE CANTERBURY TALES
HOUSE OF FAME
Shorter readings charting Chaucer's critical fortunes in the centuries after his death.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Several quizzes, several short papers and a final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course counts toward the English Department's pre-1800 requirement. |
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