MDVL 470

Spring 2026

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6
Middle Ages to Baroque
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Credit: 3 hours.

Same as GER 470. See GER 470.

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CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
45144
Lecture-Discussion
X
3:00PM -4:50PM
R
Location Pending
Horsfall, W
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
3 hours
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!
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