? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : LLC-4-EL0167

Through a detailed examination of a wide range of romance narratives, the course will study the types and varieties of medieval romance, its chronological development from the twelfth to the seventeenth centuries and its relationship to contemporary religious, social and political ideas.

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Costs : Essential course texts

Home subject area

English Literature, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Thursday 14:00 15:50 Central

Students will gain an understanding of the varieties of medieval romance, its chronological development from the 12th century through to the Renaissance, and its relationship to contemporary religious, social and political ideas.

One term essay (2500 words) (25%); and one take-away exam essay (3000 words)(75%).

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Anne Mason
Tel : (0131 6)50 3618
Email : Anne.Mason@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr David Salter
Tel : (0131 6)50 3055
Email : David.Salter@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.englit.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergrd/honours/4year/2005-2006/coursedesc/ds4spr.htm

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/