MEDIEVAL CULTURE: MARGERY KEMPE AND GEOFFREY CHAUCER in Fall 2024 (CL3023)

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Presents the work of Chaucer in the perspective of the European philosophical, humanistic, and poetic developments of his age. The Latin philosophical background includes consideration of the Augustinian ideal of Christian humanism and the traditions of speculation on Divine Providence. Considers the French poetic tradition and multilingual poetic traditions supporting the generic diversity of The Canterbury Tales.

Course Master: 
MEDIEVAL CULTURE: MARGERY KEMPE AND GEOFFREY CHAUCER (CL3023)
Term: 
Fall 2024
Discipline: 
CL (Comparative Literature)
Credits: 
4 credits
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Exam Date: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 16:00
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Professor(s)

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will acquire basic reading ability in Middle English and learn about the history of the English language.
  2. Students will improve their reading, interpretation, and critical thinking skills as they pertain to medieval genres.
  3. Students will learn about the specificities of late medieval textual composition and transmission.
  4. Students will learn how to conduct research and write within the discipline of medieval studies.

Syllabus

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Schedule

Start Date: 
Monday, September 2, 2024
End Date: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
15:20
16:40
Q-509
Friday
15:20
16:40
Q-509