ENG 851 Seminar in Medieval Literature
Directed research for advanced students of medieval literature. Begins with intensive study of a single important manuscript (e.g., the Exeter Book, the Junius Manuscript, BL Cotton Nero A.X.), and focuses on questions of composition and dissemination, paleography, textual criticism, reception history, and literary scholarship. May be repeated for credit when a different topic is offered. Prerequisite: One course in Old or Middle English, or permission of instructor.