Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

MDST 433 - THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY

Long Title: THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY AND THE ANGLO-NORMAN WORLD
Department: Medieval Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course focuses on the most important secular work from the middle ages - a 230 foot long embroidery depicting the Battle of Hastings. This is a team-taught course that will examine both visual narrative of the tapestry and literary narrative in works such as the "Chanson de Roland," and the "Lais" and "Fables of Marie de France." Cross-list: FREN 433, HART 433.