2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MEDV5235M Medieval English
30 creditsClass Size: 10
Module manager: Dr Alaric Hall
Email: a.t.p.hall@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module provides the linguistic and critical skills you need to study medieval English texts in the original, underpinning research in medieval history, literature, and culture, and in medievalism. By studying both Old and Middle English, you will gain a deep and rounded understanding of the numerous varieties of medieval English and how an understanding of one informs another. You will encounter a range of key works of English literature in the original language.Objectives
- To enable primary research at MA and PhD level using texts written in Old and Middle English- The ability to translate and interpret texts from language varieties across the spectrum of medieval English
- An acquaintance with key literary texts of the English canon
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Analyse medieval English grammar and the metalanguage used to describe it
2. Evaluate major canonical texts from the Old and Middle English period
3. Use and apply scholarly resources for advanced original-language study of medieval English texts
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. Learn the fundamentals of a new language in a short time (work-ready)
5. Use digital language-learning and translation tools creatively but critically (digital)
Syllabus
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 278.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students' weekly presentation of translations in language seminars will enable close monitoring of progress. This will be underpinned by unassessed online homework exercises, submission of one unassessed translation in each term for which written feedback will be provided, and class tests.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3,000-word essay | 50.00 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio of two of the module’s weekly language-learning assignments for final assessment | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 18/10/2024
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