ENGL 305BThe Age of Beowulf
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- English
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
A study of the earliest English literature in translation. The heroic epic Beowulf will be studied in depth, along with a selection of Old English poetry and prose, such as lyrics, riddles, and historical and religious writing.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2B or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
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I took this course in Winter 2025 and, throughout most of the term, I was consistently earning grades in the mid-70s. Although I genuinely liked and respected the professor, I found the course material particularly challenging. The focus on Old English literature and language was much more difficult than I had anticipated, despite being someone who usually loves reading and English courses.
I put significant effort into trying to understand the texts, including purchasing multiple translated versions of the book to help me follow the material more clearly. Unfortunately, despite my efforts, I struggled to fully grasp the content and ultimately did not pass the course.
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