ENG 233 RUNES, RIDDLES, AND DRAGONS

An introduction to the earliest form of English and its rich literature. Students will learn elementary Old English (or Anglo-Saxon, 450-1100) and explore diverse texts from the period in translation, including Beowulf, riddles, elegies, charms, runic inscriptions, history and chronicle, along with literature, film, and comics they have inspired.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as LIN 233.

Prerequisite

Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors; and to first-year students who have taken ENG 150 (formerly 202).

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 28 students.

Attributes

A7, MOIB, MOIE, W