EL201 Medieval Literature

This course will introduce students to a wide range of medieval literary, medical, and natural philosophical texts, with Geoffrey Chaucer our primary focus. The goal of his course is to recognize,  appreciate, and analyze medieval (Middle English) literary forms and genres,  conventions and strategies, themes, plots, and characters. Background information in the form of lectures and other material will offer students a fuller understanding of the diversity of Middle English Literature as well as Chaucer’s legacy.

Materials on this site will supplement online lectures, moodle files, and course reader.