Medieval language and literature
Proposed to be offered next in 1998
W Veit
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* Clayton
* Corequisites:
GRN3010/3020 or GRN3035/3045
Objectives After successfully completing the subject students should have read a number of important texts of German literature of the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries in the original; have become familiar with their position and function in medieval German intellectual, religious, political and social life; and have a general understanding and appreciation of the Middle Ages in Europe.
Synopsis Introduction to Middle High German, social and literary history of Germany in the Middle Ages.
Assessment Written (4000 words): 70%
* Examination (1 hour): 30%
Prescribed texts
Asher J A A short descriptive grammar of Middle High German OUP
Hartmann von Aue Der arme Heinrich Fischer
Heer F The medieval world Mentor
Walther von der Vogelweide Gedichte ed. P Wapnewski, Fischer
An anthology of further texts will be available from the department
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