ENG395E
Medieval Romance
English
BC
Subject code
ENG
Course Number
395E
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
S. Federico
Course Long Title
Medieval Romance
Cross Listed Courses
Description
Romance was the most popular literary genre of the later Middle Ages. Originating in France in the twelfth century, this highly adaptable form quickly became an international phenomenon, with numerous examples found across Europe and the British Isles. Many romances tell tales of amorous exploits, exotic travels, and quests for knowledge; the celebration of chivalric ideals is a central theme. But many of these tales seem to question and sometimes undermine the very ideals they otherwise espouse: courtly love mingles with sexual adventurism, for instance, and loyalty to one's lord often results in alienation or death. Students read a selection of romances from France and Britain (all texts are in modern English translation or manageable Middle English) with an eye toward how they variously articulate and deconstruct the notion of chivalry. Prerequisite(s): one English course.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC], Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]
Writing Credit
W2
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(English: Medieval), (English: Pre-1800)
INDS Program Relationship
IDCM - CMS Program
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Class Restriction
Exclude First Years