History of Medieval Latin Literature

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 concept of literature in the medieval period, the course explores the major chapters of Latin literature in the Middle Ages, focusing on genres and their specific features, ancient origins, and influences on contemporary and later literatures. These elements of literary history are complemented by a specific approach to texts, through the commented reading of selected extracts from medieval Latin literature.

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

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