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Home : College of Humanities and Social Science : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (Schedule G) : English Literature

Reading Medieval Literature (VS1) (U03935)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : LLC-3-U03935

An introduction to medieval modes and early Christian humanist theory using English and Scottish texts of the 14th and 15th centuries.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U01550

? Pre-requisites : Passes in English or Scottish Literature 1 and English or Scottish or American Literature 2, with a mark of 50 or above at the first attempt in the second year course.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Numbers are limited and students taking degrees not involving English or Scottish literature need the written approval of the head of English Literature

? Costs : Essential course texts

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
22/09/2008 14:00 15:50 Room 5.05, David Hume Tower Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 14:00 15:50 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

(i) Developing an understanding of medieval writing and thought.

(ii) Improving communication skills, verbal and written

(iii) Comparison between medieval and modern writing

Assessment Information

1 essay of 2,500 words (25%); 1 take away exam essay of 3,000 words (75%)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Sheila Strathdee
Tel : (0131 6)50 3619
Email : S.Strathdee@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Sarah Dunnigan
Tel : (0131 6)50 8304
Email : S.M.Dunnigan@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.englit.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergrd

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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