EL 220 - Arthurian Literature

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Saint Vincent College

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Probably no legend has influenced modern culture more than that of King Arthur. The ideals represented by him and his knights continue to inspire after over one thousand years. This intermediate- level course traces the history and development of this compelling myth, from a vague reference in an obscure chronicle, through the medieval French romances and Malory’s Morte d’Arthur, to modern interpretations of the legend by such writers as T. H. White and Marion Zimmer Bradley. Students will examine the figure of Arthur and what he has represented to different cultures, and what he has come to mean to us. Student achievement will be measured through a midterm and a final exam, one major paper, occasional quizzes and assignments, and class participation. Three credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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