gb - Englisches Seminar - Ruhr-Universität Bochum

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050 607
Medieval English Literature, 3 CP
Gruppe A: 2 st. mi 12-14 HGB 20 Houwen
Gruppe B: 2 st. fr 10-12 HGB 40 Brenzel
Gruppe C: 2 st. do 12-14 HGB 20 Brenzel
Using a core set of medieval texts from the Old to Middle English period (a800-
1500AD) as case studies, this course combines an introduction to Medieval English
literature, language and culture, with theme-based research projects developed by
students working individually and in groups. Students will therefore gain a broad
knowledge base, useful for advanced study across periods of English, while also
having the opportunity to focus on areas of particular interest to them, ranging from
linguistics and contemporary critical theory, to gender studies and ‘practical criticism’
of literary texts.
Further to key knowledge specific to the study of the English Middle Ages, this
course also aims to develop general skills in individual research, group work, and the
presentation of research. As a result, teaching in introductory lectures and
discussion-based seminars is combined with a number of ‘virtual teaching’ sessions,
where students will be able to devote time to their research projects and utilise
online-communication tools to work with their peers and receive individual input to
their work from course teachers. The symposium held in the final session of the
course will give students the opportunity to practise scholarly methods for the
presentation and dissemination of research.
Assessment/requirements: continuous assessment, including group research project
and poster presentation at final symposium.