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COL 270
Medieval Lyric Poetry
COL 270 SP
Crosslistings: MDST270
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 13 | Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:00PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
This course will cover readings in English translation of
lyric poetry--religious, erotic and political-- from Saint
Ambrose to Petrarch, written in Latin and European
vernaculars (Provencal, Old French, Italian, German,
Spanish, Portugese, 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. A reading knowledge of one or more of the
original languages will be helpful but is not required.
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
- Section 01
- Needler, H
- Times: M.W.... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 3
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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