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EN5019 Reading the Medieval Text

Academic year(s): 2025-2026

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged

This module is designed to provide or enhance some of the specific skills and areas of knowledge necessary for undertaking research in medieval literature. Students will study palaeography and codicology; medieval textual transmission and editorial theory; and issues related to the study of medieval texts within their manuscript contexts.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 10 x 2 hour seminars

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 278

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% coursework

Re-assessment: 100% coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor M Connolly
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email mc29@st-andrews.ac.uk