History of Medieval Latin Literature

lglor2502  2022-2023  Louvain-la-Neuve

History of Medieval Latin Literature
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2022-2023
Teacher(s)
Radomme Thibaut;
Language
French
Prerequisites
None.
Main themes
Overview of the medieval Latin literature.
The course deals with the following themes:
1. The main currents of medieval Latin literature and its principal authors;
2. Their links to their antique heritage;
3. Their posterity in vernacular European literature.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 At the end of this course, the student will be able to identify, and place in the context of European culture, the authors and the currents of medieval Latin literature.
 
Content
After having described the extension of the context of literature in the medieval period, the course studies the important chapters of the Latin literature of the middle ages, insisting on genres and their specificity (including encyclopaedias, bestiaries, lapidaries, sermons, scientific treatises), antique origins, influences on contemporary and posterior literatures. It is possible that the study of poets will allow links with the development of medieval music to be brought to light.
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures.
Evaluation methods
Oral exam on the contents of the course.
Other information
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Bibliography
Une bibliographie est distribuée au début du cours.
Faculty or entity
EHAC


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Certificat universitaire en littérature

Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : French as a Foreign Language

Master [60] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures

Master [120] in History

Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures

Master [60] in History

Certificat universitaire en langue, littérature et civilisation latines

Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics