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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 ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
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.
Aims To give the students an overview of Medieval Latin literature and underline its place in European cultural history.
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.
Other information Evaluation : oral exam.
Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master [120] in History
> Master [60] in History
> Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics
> Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
> Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics
> Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Master [60] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Certificat universitaire en littérature
> Certificat universitaire en langue, littérature et civilisation latines
Faculty or entity
in charge
> GLOR


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