EARLY MEDIEVAL ENGLAND
Introduction to the peoples and cultures of Early Medieval England (c450-c1100), with primary emphasis on texts written in Old English and Latin. Interdisciplinary approach including history, literature, religion, and material culture. Attention to literary genres ranging from elegy to riddles; the development of Christianity; encounters with Romans, Vikings, and Normans; and other political and social concerns. All readings in translation.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Literature Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize and discuss major forms, techniques, social conditions, values, and genres that have shaped the history of English literature, language, and culture. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Discern and integrate divergent and contradictory perspectives, identify and question assumptions, and assess evidence and methods related to Early Medieval England. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Write original, coherent, and compelling arguments about assigned texts and/or objects that push beyond summary to analysis and independent and critical thinking in clear prose that meets expectations for grammatical correctness. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize and discuss major forms, techniques, social conditions, values, and genres that have shaped the history of English literature, language, and culture. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Discern and integrate divergent and contradictory perspectives, identify and question assumptions, and assess evidence and methods related to Early Medieval England. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Write original, coherent, and compelling arguments about assigned texts and/or objects that push beyond summary to analysis and independent and critical thinking in clear prose that meets expectations for grammatical correctness. Audience: Undergraduate
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- EARLY MEDIEVAL ENGLAND · 3 credits.