ENG 2230 - Age of Arthur

Credits: 4
This course surveys English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the early 16th century, exploring how these literary works were shaped by and responded to the cultures in which they were produced. Readings cover the genres of medieval drama, Arthurian romance, epic, historical chronicle, Robin Hood legends, and dream vision, among others. Special attention is given to themes of imagination, courtly love, heroism, and the development of national identity.

Prerequisites/Co-requisites ENG 1101 or concurrent enrollment
McDaniel Plan: Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding; Textual Analysis