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ENGL207

Chaucer
ENGL207 FA

Crosslistings: MDST207
SectionClass Size*AvailableTimesPOIPrereq
1 35 1 Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM;NoYes

*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 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

Chaucer wrote in a time of great political and social unrest and linguistic instability, when the status and meaning of secular literature in English was uncertain. This course examines how he fashioned vernacular poetry by reconfiguring traditional images and issues to give them meaning and value within his culture.

MAJOR READINGS

THE CANTERBURY TALES
HOUSE OF FAME
Shorter readings charting Chaucer's critical fortunes in the
centuries after his death.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several quizzes, two short papers and one longer (8-10 pp.) paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course counts toward the English Department's historical knowledge and pre-1800 requirements. Preregistered students who do not attend the first class will forfeit their reserved place in the class.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: ENGL201

Section 01
Zieman, K
Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0
Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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