Title: Approaches to teaching Beowulf /
Authors: Bessinger, Jess B., 1921-1994.; Yeager, Robert F.
Publisher: Modern Language Association of America,
Year: 1984
Subjects: Beowulf Study and teaching.; English literature Study and teaching.; Epic poetry, English (Old) Study and teaching.; Monsters in literature; Dragons in literature.; Heroes in literature; Scandinavia In literature.
Abstract: A collection of essays which offer various approaches to teaching the epic poem "Beowulf", placing it in historical, political, philosophical, and aesthetical contexts.
Contents: Materials / Jess B. Bessinger, Jr. and Robert F. Yeager. Approaches. Beowulf courses today -- Teaching Beowulf in Old English to undergraduates -- Teaching Beowulf in translation to undergraduates -- Teaching Beowulf in Old English to mixed undergraduate and graduate classes -- Teaching Beowulf in Old English to graduate students -- Teaching the backgrounds -- Special approaches -- Participants in survey of Beowulf instructors.