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July 2025  Candidate  Standard Module
Discussion-based • Low intensity

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Old Saxon, the continental cousin to Old English, was the language spoken in Northern Germany from the ninth to the twelfth century. It is closely related to and mutually intelligible with Anglo-Saxon, so Old English students will easily be able to read and understand it. The language boasts a number of smaller texts, but the Hêliand, an epic poem of nearly 6,000 lines, remains its most prestigious literary monument. It tells the story of Jesus Christ (the “Hêliand,” meaning “Savior”) reimagined as a Saxon lord with a retinue of twelve thanes, and it is comparable to the Old English Beowulf. In this module, we will read and discuss selections of this poem. Some familiarity with Old English is required.

Required Texts

Cathey’s Heliand: Text and Commentary
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Days and Times

Meeting Mondays & Thursdays at 8:00 PM Eastern for eight 1-hour sessions on July 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31

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Mon, Jul 7
8:00 PM
Thu, Jul 10
8:00 PM
Mon, Jul 14
8:00 PM
Thu, Jul 17
8:00 PM
Mon, Jul 21
8:00 PM
Thu, Jul 24
8:00 PM
Mon, Jul 28
8:00 PM
Thu, Jul 31
8:00 PM