LENGUA Y LITERATURA EN INGLES ANTIGUO GUÍA DOCENTE

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1 LENGUA Y LITERATURA EN INGLES ANTIGUO GUÍA DOCENTE 1. DATOS GENERALES DE LA ASIGNATURA ASIGNATURA: Old English Language and Literature, Lengua y Literatura en Inglés Antiguo CÓDIGO: CARÁCTER (señalar con una X la modalidad correspondiente): Asignatura de Formación Básica (FB) Asignatura obligatoria (OB) Asignatura optativa (OP) CENTRO: Facultad de Letras de Ciudad Real GRADO: English Studies RAMA DE CONOCIMIENTO: Artes y Humanidades CRÉDITOS ECTS: 6 CURSO: 3º y 4º SEMESTRE: 2 LENGUA EN QUE SE IMPARTIRÁ: English USO DOCENTE DE OTRAS LENGUAS (sólo si es relevante): PROFESORADO QUE LA IMPARTE NOMBRE/S: Edel Porter EdelMaria.Porter DEPARTAMENTO: Filología Moderna DESPACHO: 219 HORARIO DE ATENCIÓN AL ALUMNO: JUSTIFICACIÓN EN EL PLAN DE ESTUDIOS, RELACIÓN CON OTRAS ASIGNATURAS Y CON LA PROFESIÓN La asignatura desarrolla los contenidos de la materia Literatura Inglesa 1

2 del módulo Cultura y Literatura en Lengua Inglesa del grado Estudios Ingleses y desarrolla contenidos del área Filología Inglesa Tiene carácter profesionalizante Sí No x Para la relación detallada con otras asignaturas del presente título y la actividad profesional remitimos a la correspondiente memoria del grado 2. REQUISITOS PREVIOS El alumno deberá: should have passed Inglés Avanzado II 3. COMPETENCIAS DE LA TITULACIÓN QUE LA ASIGNATURA CONTRIBUYE A ALCANZAR (consultar Proyecto de Título e incluir aquí sólo las trabajadas específicamente - y, por tanto, evaluables-, en esta asignatura) 4. OBJETIVOS O RESULTADOS ESPERADOS 2

3 Key Transferable Skills: A capacity to analyse and synthesize A basic general knowledge of the field of Old English language and literature A capacity for independent thought and judgement, and ability to assess the critical ideas of others An ability to handle information and argument in a critical manner, and have a self-critical approach to their own writing An appreciation of the uniqueness of other cultures Subject-specific Skills: A command of a broad range of vocabulary and critical terminology specific to the study of Old English texts Critical skills in the close reading and analysis of selected texts A sufficient knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of Old English to be able to translate brief texts into Modern English An ability to demonstrate knowledge of a range of texts and an awareness of the cultural, social and historical context in which this literature was produced An ability to produce either a written or oral response to the literature under study, which is articulate, analytical, well-argued and well-researched. A capacity to recognise the relationship between Old English literature and other related disciplines such as archaeology, paleography and history. An ability to critically judge and evaluate existing scholarship in the field with a view to identifying research topics for further study Objectives: To introduce students to the language, literature and culture of the Anglo- Saxon period To study a selection of examples of some major literary genres of the period, especially poetic genres such as epic, elegy, and heathen and Christian mythological and religious verse. To enable students to place these works in their historical and cultural context On completion of this subject the student will: Have developed the skills outlined opposite Be able to analyse selected literary works in prose and verse, taking account of their historical and generic contexts. Have acquired a knowledge and understanding of Anglo-Saxon language, literature and culture Have completed a discursive, academic essay on a given topic 5. TEMARIO / CONTENIDOS This subject introduces students with no previous knowledge, to Anglo-Saxon language and literature. After learning the basics of Old English grammar and morphology, we will focus on a variety of literary texts which we will analyse critically from various perspectives. 6 y 7. ACTIVIDADES O BLOQUES DE ACTIVIDAD Y METODOLOGÍA CON SU CARGA EN HORAS DE TRABAJO PARA ALUMNO Y PROFESOR Y SU VALORACIÓN 3

4 Actividades Tiempo de actividad presencial (Profesor y Alumno) Tiempo de actividad autónoma (Alumno) Tiempo total Valoración en nota final Clase teórica: impartición de contenidos teóricos Clase práctica: Lecturas: Presentación trabajo escrito: Sesiones de evaluación Attendance and Participation 5% Attendance and Participation 5% % % TOTAL horas horas 150 horas 100% Horas Horas 6 CRÉDITOS ECTS 8. CRITERIOS DE EVALUACIÓN In order to pass this subject the student must attend and actively participate in 80% of the lectures and practical classes, complete a 1500 word essay on a given topic, and pass the end of year exam. 9. CRONOGRAMA / CALENDARIO 4

5 Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Old English Practice sentences Week 3-4 A Colloquy on the occupations Week 4-5 Ælfric s preface to Genesis Week 6 Selections from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Week 7-8 The Battle of Maldon Week 9-10 The Dream of the Rood. Essay set week 9 Week 11 The Wife s Lament Week 12 The Wanderer. Essay due week 12 Week 13 Easter vacation Week Beowulf Week 16 Exam revision 10. BIBLIOGRAFÍA, RECURSOS The textbook for this subject will be Bruce Mitchell & Fred C. Robinson, A Guide to Old English, 6th ed. (Oxford: Blackwell, 2001) A more detailed bibliography for secondary reading will be provided at a later stage, but see internet resources: