ENGL 20516 - The Irish in Their Own Words

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

This course is designed as an introduction to the literature of medieval Ireland. Particular emphasis will be placed on the prose saga texts like the Tain Bo Cuailnge or Cattle Raid of Cooley, which features the legendary hero Cu Chulainn; also the various texts in both prose and poetry of the Fenian cycle of Fionn Mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool). The manner in which such texts shed light on the nature of medieval Irish society will be examined. There will be regular reading and writing assignments, and students will be expected to take part in class discussion.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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