Medieval Romance (U02921)

? 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.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? 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. Passes in third year courses in the subject area amounting to at least 40 credits.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Numbers are limited to 15, with priority given to students taking degrees involving English or Scottish Literature and Visiting Students placed by the Admissions Office. Students not in these categories need the written approval of the Head of English Literature before enrolling. In the case of excess applications places will be decided by ballot.

? Costs : Essential course texts

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? 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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

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.