A study of literature written in Old English (700-1100), taught in translation. This course includes works of both poetry and prose, as well as extensive investigation of early medieval Britain’s history, context, and culture. Works potentially studied include Beowulf, religious and historical texts (The Dream of the Rood, The Battle of Maldon, The Passion of King Edmund, and Judith), and Old English elegies (The Wanderer and The Seafarer), as well as Norse sagas and early Irish literature. Prerequisite: One course in English with attribute GFWI.