| Fall 2013 | ENGL 612.1 | TTH | * | RH301 |
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: 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, 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: Requirements:
Consistent
preparation and attendance. Several quizzes and translation exams. |
| Required Texts: Required:
Peter S. Baker, Introduction
to Old English, 3rd
edn
Recommended:
Randolph Quirk & C. L. Wrenn, An
Old English Grammar |
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