ENGL 407

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Introduction to Old English

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Introduction to the form of English spoken and written prior to about AD 1100. Exploring concepts of cultural, historical, and linguistic change, students will learn to read Old English texts in the original. Readings include examples from the prose tradition (e.g., Bede's story of the poet Cædmon and Ælfric's Lives of Saints) as well as poetic texts (e.g., The Dream of the Rood and The Wanderer).

Same as MDVL 407. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

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ENGL 407 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			49440	Lecture-Discussion	1G	1:00PM -1:50PM	MWF	Henry Administration Bldg	Menendez, K	Availability: CrossListOpen (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: FA26 ENGL 407 - Introduction to Old English - Katie Menendez - Introduction to the forms of English spoken and written prior to about AD 1100. Exploring concepts of cultural, historical, and linguistic change, students will learn to read Old English texts in the original, and to use tools like dictionaries and grammars to assist their engagement with the texts. Readings include examples from the prose tradition (e.g., Bede's story of the poet Cædmon and Ælfric's Colloquy) as well as poetic texts (e.g., The Dream of the Rood and The Wanderer). No knowledge of other languages, medieval history, or linguistics expected. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
			49439	Lecture-Discussion	1U	1:00PM -1:50PM	MWF	Henry Administration Bldg	Menendez, K	Availability: CrossListOpen (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: FA26 ENGL 407 - Introduction to Old English - Katie Menendez - Introduction to the forms of English spoken and written prior to about AD 1100. Exploring concepts of cultural, historical, and linguistic change, students will learn to read Old English texts in the original, and to use tools like dictionaries and grammars to assist their engagement with the texts. Readings include examples from the prose tradition (e.g., Bede's story of the poet Cædmon and Ælfric's Colloquy) as well as poetic texts (e.g., The Dream of the Rood and The Wanderer). No knowledge of other languages, medieval history, or linguistics expected. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.