History of Medieval Latin literature [ LGLOR2502 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
30.0 h
2q
This biannual course is taught on years 2010-2011, 2012-2013, ...
| Teacher(s) |
Deproost Paul ;
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| Language |
French
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
The major moments of Medieval literature, emphasizing the styles and their specificity: the ancient origin of certain styles and the metamorphosis these underwent with the advent of Christianity. The relationship this literature bears to previous literature in Latin. Literary creations: human beings, works, areas. The plurality and the extension of the very concept of literature in this period: the problem of encyclopedic classification, of bestiary fables, of lapidaries, of sermons, of geography, etc. - Examine how this body of medieval literature influenced the vernacular literatures of the time and beyond. The repercussions this literature had on certain themes and works of European literature.
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| Aims |
To give the students an overview of Medieval Latin literature and underline its place in European cultural history.
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| Content |
The major moments of Medieval literature, emphasizing the styles and their specificity: the ancient origin of certain styles and the metamorphosis these underwent with the advent of Christianity. The relationship this literature bears to previous literature in Latin. Literary creations: human beings, works, areas. The plurality and the extension of the very concept of literature in this period: the problem of encyclopedic classification, of bestiary fables, of lapidaries, of sermons, of geography, etc. - Examine how this body of medieval literature influenced the vernacular literatures of the time and beyond. The repercussions this literature had on certain themes and works of European literature.
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| Other information |
Evaluation : oral exam.
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Master [60] in History
> Master [120] in History
> Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics
> Certificat universitaire en langue, littérature et civilisation latines
> Certificat universitaire en littérature
> Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
> Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Master [60] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> GLOR
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