ENGL BC 3158y - Medieval Literature:Literatures of medieval Britain

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Barnard College

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A survey of medieval literatures of the British Isles, and related European texts, from the twelfth to the fifteenth century. Although the course covers many genres and topics, the legends of King Arthur will be a connective thread. Medieval literature and the British Isles as colonized space. Literature before the invention of "England." The multi-ethnic and multilingual culture of the British Middle Ages. The challenge of texts originally accompanied by illustrations. Selfhood as more a social than a private entity. Two papers, mid-term, and take-home final. Prerequisites: Will be offered in the Spring of the 2009-10 academic year. General Education Requirement: Reason and Value (REA). General Education Requirement: Literature (LIT). 3 points

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.barnard.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-5262

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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