MDVL 201

Spring 2013 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 14-May 1

Medieval Lit and Culture

Credit: 3 hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Cultural Studies - Western

Humanities – Lit & Arts

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MDVL 201 class schedule data for spring 2013
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	43185	Lecture-Discussion	E	1:00PM -1:50PM	MWF	149 Henry Administration Bldg	Barrett, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/14/13-05/01/13 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts, and Western Compartv Cult course. Section Info: This course introduces students to the cultural diversity of the European Middle Ages by focusing on eight literary journeys. Some are historical treks: an Arab diplomat heads north into the frozen territory of the Rus, a Castilian mercenary seeks service in the courts of Muslim Spain, a Norman clerk recruits Crusaders amidst the mountains of Wales, and an English housewife goes on pilgrimage just about everywhere. Others traverse imaginary terrain: a lovesick dreamer enters the mindscape of his beloved, a Florentine poet descends into Hell, a grim outlaw fights trolls and zombies in the wilds of Iceland, and two knights errant wander the forests of Arthurian legend on never-ending quests. All eight journeys share an interest in encountering the alien (barbarians, foreigners, monsters, prodigies, heretics, etc.) as well as a realization of travel?s potential for self-alienation. We?ll read our texts in Modern English translation, and we?ll undertake a variety of assignments: frequent short reading responses, two medium-length essays, and two exams.