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Curricular information is subject to change
Student completing this module should:
1. be familiar with the key texts of Old and Middle English literature beyond Chaucer
2. perform a close reading of an Early English text accounting for linguistic, literary, and cultural details
3. write a critical essay on Early English literature
4. be able to identify, evaluate, and use scholarly materials
5. master Early English language, both Old and Middle English.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 48 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 53 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Translation exercises over the semester | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Examination: Middle English Take-Home Exam | Week 12 | Yes | Graded | No | 40 |
Examination: Old English exam | Varies over the Trimester | Yes | Graded | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Daily translation exercises will be given. These will be reviewed in class allowing for opportunities for self-assessment and peer review. The first exam will cover the Old English section of the course and usually occurs in week 6 or 7. The Middle English exam will occur in week 12.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Niamh Pattwell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |