Please Wait. Loading Menu...  ENGL 318 Chaucer  Prerequisites:
Junior standing and completion of the Aesthetic
Appreciation/Literature requirement or ENGL 210, ENGL 222, or
ENGL 223; or permission of the instructor. (First semester/4
credits)  A study of the selected works of the medieval poet who
helped start the tradition of writing poetry and prose in
English. The class will focus primarily on The Canterbury Tales;
it will also introduce students to Middle English, so that the
poetry may be appreciated in Chaucer’s own language. Special
attention will be given to the history and culture of England
during Chaucer’s lifetime. (WS)