| Spring 2013 | ENGL 612.1 | MW | * | RH201 |
SusanE Deskis |
Title: OLD ENGLISHCourse Description: Introduction to English at the earliest period of its history (i.e., before the Norman Conquest in 1066) with focus upon grammatical analysis of short prose works and upon careful reading of several important poems.
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| Detailed Course Description: The purpose of this course is to impart a reading knowledge of Old English. We will begin with an overview of OE grammar, and then proceed to translating OE texts. Matters of interpretation and literary history will also be addressed. By the end of the semester, students will have translated and discussed 6-8 prose and poetic texts and will have the ability to read any OE text (with the help of a dictionary). |
| Course Requirements: Consistent preparation and attendance, several quizzes and translation exams. |
| Required Texts: Required: Peter S. Baker, Recommended: Randolph Quirk & C. L. Wrenn, Introduction to Old English, 3rd edn An Old English Grammar |
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