I. History of the English Language

A. England, Great Britain, British Isles, United Kingdom

B. Descent of English

C. Roman Departure, Saxon Invasions

D. Anglo-Saxon and Middle English dialects

E. Dictionary development

II. Anglo-Saxon Characteristics and Ideals

A. Man and Nature

B. Sutton Hoo

C. Heroic Code v. Christian Code

D. Drama; virtues and vices

III. English Literature pre-1066

A. The Venerable Bede

B. Alfred the Great; The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

C. Bestiaries

D. Bards; role of the poet in society

E. Beowulf; English Golden Age

IV. Norman Contributions to English Culture

A. 1066: Battle of Hastings - Bayeux Tapestry - Domesday Book

B. Feudalism: castles, knighthood

C. Romance: chivalry, courtly love, Order of the Garter

D. Gawain, Arthur

E. Abbeys and Cathedrals

V. Chaucer