EL2009 - Middle English: Pilgrims, Passion, Plays

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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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 Outcomes

• to achieve a knowledge of The Canterbury Tales;
• to acquire an ability to read and translate texts from the Middle-English period;
• to attain a basic knowledge of the cultural and historical context in which Middle English literature was produced;
• to attain an introductory knowledge of Middle English prose and lyric writing;
• 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 develop an ability to write about and discuss texts of the Middle English period;
• to develop an understanding of the beginnings of drama in English and of the textual and theatrical presentation of English mystery plays.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

EL3009

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Cheryl Taylor
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Cheryl Taylor, eljag.
Contact hours:	13 hours 13 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (10%); (40%); (10%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Cheryl Taylor
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Cheryl Taylor, eljag.
Contact hours:	13 hours 13 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (10%); (40%); (10%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.