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Academic Year 2000/2001

Literature of the German Medieval Courts
GERM 371 SP
Crosslistings:
MDST 293

Students will be introduced to the German courtly entertainments of the Middle Ages primarily through a reading of the NIBELUNGENLIED, some shorter lyric texts by Walther von der Vogelweide, and a selection from imperial political propaganda. We will stress the relationship between the literature studied and contemporary developments in art, music, philosophy, and politics.

MAJOR READINGS

THE NIBELUNGENLIED Songs of Walther von der Vogelweide Selections from MINNESANG and SANGSPRUCHDICHTUNG

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Quizzes, papers, take-home exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Regular attendance and participation in class discussion required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA GERM    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: GERM214 (WUPG251 AND WUPG252) OR GERM216 OR GERM217 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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