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Course Cancelled
We regret to say that this course must be cancelled and apologize for any inconvenience caused. We are currently working with Professor Classen to secure a future HSP course for those interested in the topic of Medieval German poetry.
Many people know Boccaccio's Decameron and are aware of the profound messages contained in this famous collection of tales. Contemporary German poets also created remarkable verse narratives that make us laugh, cry, wonder, ponder, and reflect upon the meaning of life. Love is the basic glue that holds all people together, however, sometimes that glue no longer works, and problems emerge. Human folly, frailty and shortcomings are revealed - thus, through literary entertainment, wisdom enters the picture. When we laugh about foolish or witty lovers, we gaze into a mirror of human existence and realize something profound about ourselves. This course will examine a selection of Middle High German verse narratives and investigate what people in the past laughed about, aspired to, and how they pursued spirituality in the same process.
Hybrid Course Format
- All classes will be delivered in-person and online via live video streaming. Students will enroll in their preferred format during registration.
- In-Person classes will be held in the Rubel Room at the University of Arizona's Poetry Center (1508 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85721). Enrollment for in-person classes is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All student enrolled to attend in person also have complete online access and may choose to attend one or all class sessions remotely if desired.
- Online students may attend all classes via live video streaming and will be able to participate in all course Q&A sessions with the professor in real time. A high-speed internet connection and a device capable of running Zoom are required to connect. Online access will be password protected and only available to enrolled students.
- Class Recordings - All HSP classes regardless of format are recorded and available for every enrolled student to watch for the duration of the course and one month after the last class session. This option is offered to aid students who may be unable to attend the live class times but desire to enroll and participate asynchronously. We hope this option also aids students who are traveling or have an important appointment that conflicts with a class session to stay connected and engaged with the course material.
Registration Will Open Online:
Monday, NOVEMBER 21, 2022, at 8 AM (AZ Time)
Required Reading:
- Erotic Tales of Medieval Germany. Albrecht Classen. 2007.
