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Course details

Full Year

Falling in Love in the Middle Ages (ENLI10199)

Subject Area

English Literature

Pre-requisites

A MINIMUM of four college/university level literature courses at grade B or above (should include no more than one introductory level literature course). Related courses such as cross disciplinary, "Freshman Seminars", civilisation or creative writing classes are not considered for admission to this course. Applicants should also note that, as with other popular courses, meeting the minimum does NOT guarantee admission. In making admissions decisions preference will be given to students who achieve above the minimum requirement with the typical visiting student admitted to this course having four or more literature classes at grade A. ** as numbers are limited, visiting students should contact the Visiting Student Office directly for admission to this course **

Credits

Course level

SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate)

Course description

This course examines a range of texts in diverse genres composed in medieval Europe from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries, exploring how love, eroticism, and sexuality are portrayed and considering their aesthetic, cultural, and philosophical significance. Particular attention is given to the concept of courtly love and its development; the relationship between gender and desire; and the interplay between sacred and secular ideas of love.

Timetable

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Course delivered by

College of Humanities and Social Science
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures

This article was published on Feb 24, 2012