FRENCH 331 - French Literature and Culture of the Middle Ages

Institution:

Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. This course will examine the central narratives of Old French Arthurian prose romance: the adultery of Lancelot and Guinevere, the ascendancy and passing of Merlin, the treachery of Mordred, and the Grail Quest. Our perspective will be both literary and cultural; our inquiry will range over innovations in narrative form, the conditions of medieval textuality, the mechanics of allegory, and the changing face of royal authority. The course will include a brief introduction to Old French. Conference. Discussion in French. Prerequisite: French 210 or demonstration of equivalent ability by placement exam. Not offered 2009-10.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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