SoSe 22: PS-Medieval English Literatures: Old English Verse
Lea von der Linde
Kommentar
Old English was the language spoken and preserved in written texts up to the mid-eleventh century CE in the regions of the British Isles that today make up England and parts of Scotland. It developed from the languages spoken by invading Germanic peoples from the continental mainland and presents the earliest precursor of Modern English.
In this course, we will focus on Old English texts written in verse, exploring their themes, styles, meanings, and the challenges of dealing with a language surviving only in a small number of often unique and damaged manuscripts. Texts we will be reading include heroic poetry, such as Beowulf, elegies, as well as Old English versions of Biblical texts. Students will be introduced to the grammar and pronunciation of Old English and will use their knowledge to work with the original texts alongside Modern English translations. Over the course of the semester, students will also produce short translations of their own.
Schließen14 Termine
Regelmäßige Termine der Lehrveranstaltung