ClassInfo - Fall 2024 English Classes

Fall 2024 | ENGL 3102 Section 001: Chaucer (32099)

Instructor(s): Rebecca Krug
Class Component:: Lecture
Credits:: 3 Credits
Grading Basis:: A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:: No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:: In Person
Meets With:: MEST 3102 Section 001
Times and Locations:: Regular Academic Session

09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024

Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PM

UMTC, East Bank

Pillsbury Hall 311
Enrollment Status:: Open (6 of 25 seats filled)
Also Offered:: Fall 2024

Course Catalog Description:: Major/representative works written by Chaucer, including The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and the dream visions. Historical, intellectual, and cultural background of the poems. Language, poetic theory, form.
Class Description:: This class is a focused study of the most famous English poet from the middle Ages. In the course, we will concentrate especially on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Students will learn to read (and pronounce!) Middle English, become familiar With aspects of medieval culture and literary traditions, and read some criticism. The course is designed for students who have done some work in early British literature, but students need have no prior experience with Chaucer or Middle English. Active discussion will form the basis of our course meetings. Assignments may include short essays and exams.
Class Format:: 100% Discussion
Textbooks:: https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32099/1249
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:: 21 May 2007

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