ENGL32540 The Development of the Arthurian Legend
20 Credits Class Size: 40
School of English
Module manager: Dr Catherine Batt
Email: C.J.Batt@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running
2004/05
Pre-requisite qualifications
Grade B at 'A' Level in English Language or Literature or equivalent and must have successfully completed at least one module (language or literature) in the School of English.
This module is approved as an Elective
Objectives
To examine ways in which the material of the Arthurian legend has been exploited by writers from the 12th to the 15th centuries. A range of English, French, Welsh and Latin texts will be studied, where necessary in translation.
Syllabus
Geoffrey of Monmouth, History of the Kings of Britain; The Mabinogion; Chritien de Troyes, Arthurian Romances; the works of Sir Thomas Malory.
Teaching Methods
Teaching will be through weekly seminars (10 x 1 hour) plus up to 5 additional hours (consisting of lectures and plenary discussion sessions).
Private study
preparation for seminars, essays
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Seminar contribution; essays.
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 01/07/2004
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