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EL2009:03

Middle English: Pilgrims, Passion, Plays

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Townsville, Cairns

HECS Band 1

13 hours lectures, 13 hours tutorials, 12 hours workshops. Semester 2.

Staff:

Dr C Taylor,

Mr J Gray.

The subject introduces and explores literary works of the Middle English period, with special attention to Chaucer, secular and religious lyrics and drama, including the cycle plays and Everyman .

Learning Objectives:

to broaden and intensify the literary-critical skills and understanding attained by students at earlier levels, particularly where essay-writing and extra-literary issues are concerned;

to acquire an ability to read and translate texts from the Middle-English period;

to develop an ability to write about and discuss texts of the Middle English period;

to achieve a knowledge of The Canterbury Tales ;

to develop an understanding of the beginnings of drama in English and of the textual and theatrical presentation of English mystery plays;

to attain an introductory knowledge of Middle English prose and lyric writing;

to attain a basic knowledge of the cultural and historical context in which Middle English literature was produced.

Assessment by oral translation (10%); written translation (10%); participation in tutorials and workshops including dramatic performance (40%); one essay of 1,500 words and a research report of 1,500 words (40%).