This course introduces students to the literature composed in Anglo-Saxon England between roughly 700 CE - 1066 CE. We will learn the basics of Old English pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary so that we can begin translating texts right away, and we will also consider the act of translation as both a creative and intellectual process. We will cover the literary devices and themes that characterize Anglo-Saxon literature, and survey a range of representative genres, including poetry, letters, and historical accounts. Readings will be in both Old English and in translation, and may include the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Beowulf, The Wanderer, The Wife's Lament, and The Dream of the Rood.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities- or -Global Learning | 1 course |