ENGL 202

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Medieval Lit and Culture

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Credit: 3 hours.

Introduction to the diverse literatures and cultures of the global Middle Ages (Approx. 500-1500 CE). Students will read works by medieval authors in Modern English translation, with particular attention to placing works in their historical and material contexts.

Same as CWL 253 and MDVL 201. Prerequisite: Completion of the Composition I requirement.

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

Cultural Studies - Western

Humanities – Lit & Arts

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ENGL 202 class schedule data for fall 2015
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	33890	Lecture-Discussion	E	1:00PM -1:50PM	MWF	119 English Building	Barrett, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 Degree Notes: Literature and the Arts, and Western Compartv Cult course. Section Info: Medieval Journeys: This course introduces students to the cultural diversity of the global Middle Ages by focusing on narratives of travel and mobility. Some of these journeys cross historical landscapes: a Castilian mercenary sells his sword to the courts of Muslim Spain, a Chinese poet drinks his way up and down the Yangtze River, a Japanese concubine takes up the itinerant life of a Buddhist nun upon leaving the imperial court, and an English housewife goes on pilgrimage just about everywhere. Others traverse imaginary terrain: an Irish abbot and his monks set sail for the Isle of the Blessed, a flock of Persian birds cross seven mystical valleys to find their king, a grim outlaw fights trolls and zombies in the wilds of Iceland, a Florentine poet burns away his sins by climbing Mount Purgatory, and knights errant wander the forests of Arthurian legend on never-ending quests. All of these travel narratives share an interest in encountering the alien (barbarians, foreigners, monsters, prodigies, heretics, etc.) as well as a realization of travel's potential for self-discovery?or self-alienation. Texts will be read in Modern English translations; assignments will include short reading responses, longer interpretative essays, and a pair of exams.