This class is geared towards students of Old English looking for a fascinating new poem to translate. The Old English "Phoenix" has an intriguing history as a work of poetry, adapting an older Latin poem, mixing it in with scripture, and meditating upon a Christianized meaning taken from an older source. As a study in both language and Medieval history, it is a treasure trove of a resource and a delightful adaptation of a mythic tradition.

*Note: There will be a substantial amount of translation in-class, which will take a lot of time if students are preparing it all outside of class. Students do not have to come with the translation complete - it is more important to simply be there.

The module will follow an 8-session structure as shown below:

Outline	8-Session Structure
Week 1	Session 1: Introduction, "Phoenix" lines 1-47
	Session 2: Lines 47-137
Week 2	Session 3: Lines 137-227
	Session 4: Lines 227-317
Week 3	Session 5: Lines 317-407
	Session 6: Lines 407-497
Week 4	Session 7: Lines 497-587
	Session 8: Lines 587-677