GER 571

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Medieval German Studies

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Credit: 4 hours.

Seminar in selected genres, themes, or authors of the Middle Ages. Epic, lyric, and didactic works in prose and verse are read in the original language.

Same as MDVL 571. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours if topics vary.

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GER 571 class schedule data for spring 2026
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	39100	Lecture-Discussion	G	3:00PM -4:50PM	R	382 Education Building	Horsfall, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Section Info: So You Want To Be A Knight?: If you have ever dreamed of being a knight, princess, minstrel, or dragon(?!) in the Middle Ages, this course is for you. We will examine the realities and fantasies of medieval aristocratic and courtly life, and discuss its history, material culture, ideals, and artistic production. The focus will be on the 12th and 13th centuries in the medieval German context, particular on how ideas of nobility and knighthood reveal themselves in the literature produced during this period. We will be reading texts from across a wide array of genres, including courtly love poetry (Minnesang), Arthurian romance, mirrors of princes, short stories, and religious texts. While the course will be taught in English and does not require a knowledge of German, we will also be incorporating some training in Middle High German, to allow us to directly engage with and dive deeper into this rich body of literature, and access medieval courtly culture in its own terms and expressions. Grab your lances, flower wreaths, and fluffy little lap dogs, and come seek adventure! Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.