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EN5045 Medieval Literature in Context

Academic year(s): 2025-2026

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Availability to be confirmed over the summer

Planned timetable: To be arranged

This module teaches some central Old English, Middle English, and Older Scots texts in their wider cultural and temporal contexts. The texts considered will be grouped under particular thematic headings, which may deal with styles and genres of writing, questions of identity and authorship, and the way in which texts were collated, transmitted, and received. The module offers a grounding knowledge in some of the seminal medieval texts and genres alongside a number of research-led sessions that will introduce students to the current research interests of staff teaching on the module.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 9 x 2 hour seminars

Scheduled learning hours: 18

Guided independent study hours: 280

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% coursework

Re-assessment: 100% coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr M C Baldon
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email mcb9@st-andrews.ac.uk