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COL 270
Medieval Lyric Poetry
COL 270 SP
Crosslistings: MDST270
Next Offered in 9798 FA
Readings of lyric poetry--religious, erotic and political--
from Saint Ambrose to Dante, in Latin and European
vernaculars (Provencal, Old French, Italian, German,
Spanish, English). Particular attention will be given to
the development of lyric forms from classical and other
sources and to poetic theory and problems of translation.
Some knowledge of music is desirable.
MAJOR READINGS
Lyric poetry in Latin, Provencal, French,
Italian, German, Spanish and possibly Portuguese, from the
Ambrosian hymns to the Petrarchan sonnet. Note: Tentative
and subject to change.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
No exam, three papers
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Some knowledge of
Latin, a Romance language or German is necessary.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA COL
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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