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EN5046 Medieval Literature in Context 2

Academic year(s): 2024-2025

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Availability to be confirmed over the summer

Planned timetable: To be arranged

This module builds upon the foundational contexts discussed in the first semester, while introducing students to a number of additional critical approaches to texts written in Old English, Middle English, and Older Scots. Sessions will address questions of style and form and texts will be organised according to a second thematic strand, which may include discussions of voice, writing, and authorship.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass EN5045

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 C E Flynn
Module teaching staff: Team taught