Fall 2007

E 376 • Chaucer

Course Description

Readings of The Canterbury Tales with as much attention to the language and background of the literature as is possible. For the first few weeks, emphasis falls on language. For the rest of the semester, emphasis on backgrounds of the literature. Please keep ahead of me. I'll be going slowly.

Grading Policy

Class attendance (33%), language quizzes (33%), final exam or paper (33%): you must have an "A" in all three areas to receive an A. Do not miss more than two classes.

Texts

Mann, The Canterbury Tales (Penguin PB)
Readings: General Prologue
Knight's Tale
Miller's Tale
Nun's Priest's Tale
Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale
Clerk's Tale
Merchant's Tale
Franklin's Tale
Parson's Prologue and Chaucer's Retractation

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