Perilous Realms: Medieval Literature

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to the medieval English literature and traces the development of new genres and national, social, and cultural identities. Texts studied feature monsters and dragons, beautiful maidens and courageous knights, fairy lovers, and poor shepherds. Old English texts are read in translation; most Middle English texts are read in the original language. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits. Not open to students with credit for ENGL 2121H.