University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

The module examines the literature composed in England during the later Middle Ages, starting c. 1300 but with an emphasis on the years around 1400 - a period in which ideas of an 'English literature', of English authors and indeed of the English language itself can be seen as under construction. The purpose of the module is twofold: 1. to offer an introduction to the richness and generic variety of Middle English literature (with particular focus on lyric poetry, romance and mystical writing). 2. to examine the interrelationship between textual practice

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 44

Guided independent study hours: 256

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Personnel