ENGL 606 - CHAUCER: THE CANTERBURY TALES

3 Credit Hour(s)
A close study of The Canterbury Tales with some attention to Chaucer’s other works and his language. Places Chaucer in historical context; considers his use of such medieval genres as the fabliau, the beast fable, and the 282 romance; and explores the issue of the collection’s artistic unity. Assesses advanced critical thinking skills through scholarly reading and written analysis, as well as through oral presentations. Three hours of lecture.