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Epic and Romance in Medieval Spain (P00386)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00386

Through a study of selected medieval Spanish texts this course will chart the evolution in public tastes as the epic genre gives way to romance, which itself develops three distinct forms: chivalric, sentimental and pastoral. The course will analyse the reasons behind this evolution, as well as the differences between different forms of epic and romance.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Common Courses (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures), (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

An understanding of the main approaches to medieval Spanish epic and romance.
The ability to identify key questions and research appropriate responses.
The ability to analyse ideas, structures and codes, and to present analyses orally and in writing.