This course elaborates upon Philology 2. We shall read, study and translate a number of literary and non-literary texts in combination with background literature. As we go along, you will gain a greater insight into a broad spectrum of aspects of the Anglo-Saxon culture which have not yet been discussed in Philology 2, or only in passing.
Topics to be studied with the help of these texts are: feud and reconcilation, hero and/or saint, fact or propaganda, the material culture (archeology and paleography), oral and written historiography. Together these components offer a good starting point for later specialization (M.A.)
Rooster
The timetable will be available from June 1st on the Internet.
Onderwijsvorm
Two-hour tutorial per week.
A la carte- en contractonderwijs
More information for students who are interested in taking this course as a Contract student (with exam).
This class is not available as A la carte course.
Leerdoelen
Studens will have a good knowledge of the highlights of Old English prose and poetry and the relevant cultural history of Anglo-Saxon England. They will be familiar with the various literary genres and modes of interpretation. They are able to translate Old English at an advanced level. Following successful completion the students are well equipped to move on to Old English courses in the Master programme.
Literatuur
*Malcom Godden and Michael Lapidge, eds., The Cambridge Companion to Old English Literature (Cambridge: CUP, 1991). *Ian Campbell, ed., The Anglo-Saxons (Penguin Books, 1991). *Elaine Treharne, ed., Old and Middle English c. 890-c. 1400. An Anthology, 2nd edn (Oxford: Blackwell, 2004) (In your possession).
Toetsing
Written test, of which the translation is 30% and background and interpretation 70%.
Informatie
Department of English, P.N. van Eyckhof 4, room 102c. Tel. 071-5272144. English@let.leidenuniv.nl
Blackboard/webpagina
This course is supported by Blackboard.