Students will learn the fundamentals of Middle High German grammar and will read selections from major narrative works of the High Middle Ages. Selections from major works from the 13th century.

The aim of the course is to help students develop proficiency in reading Middle High German texts. The course emphasizes translation, grammar, and close reading, though the cultural context of the literary documents and of the production of texts during the Middle Ages will be discussed as well. In addition to the courtly romance Iwein by Hartmann von Aue, students will read medieval poetry. The final list of readings and the way of proceeding will be determined in consultation with the class. The course is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Credit Restrictions

Open to graduate students when 203 is not offered.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills