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Medieval Lyric Poetry
COL270 SP

Crosslistings: MDST270

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: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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