ENG 4020 - Old English II: Advanced Translation and Readings

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 3070 or permission of instructor

Description: A second semester of Old English, this course reinforces and expands the knowledge of Old English grammar and vocabulary acquired in ENG 3070 by concentrated readings and translations from selected Old English prose and poetry texts. There is also a continuing emphasis on the relevant cultural and historical contexts necessary for understanding the texts. Students go beyond translation to a critical understanding and appreciation of Old English literature in the original language.