Literature of the German Medieval Courts GERM371 SP

An introduction 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.

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COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

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Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM

Prerequisites: GERM214 or WUPG251 and WUPG252 or GERM216 or GERM217

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997