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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Reading Medieval Literature (U01550)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01550 An introduction to medieval modes and early Christian humanist theory using English and Scottish texts of the 14th and 15th centuries. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Passes in English or Scottish Literature 1 and English or Scottish or American Literature 2, with a mark of 50 or above at the first attempt in the second year course. ? Special Arrangements for Entry : Numbers are limited and students taking degrees not involving English or Scottish literature need the written approval of the head of English Literature ? Costs : Essential course texts Subject AreasHome subject areaEnglish Literature, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? 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
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
(i) Developing an understanding of medieval writing and thought.
(ii) Improving communication skills, verbal and written (iii) Comparison between medieval and modern writing Assessment Information
1 essay of 2,500 words (25%); 1 examination paper of 2 hours (75%)
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Catherine Williamson Course Organiser Dr Sarah Dunnigan Course Website : http://www.englit.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergrd School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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