Department of anglo-saxon, norse, and celtic
Faculty of English, 9 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP
The Department’s central field of study comprises the culture and history of the British Isles between the departure of the Romans and the coming of the Normans, including Latin, Old English, Old Norse, and medieval Celtic (Irish, Welsh, Cornish, Breton) language and literature. The Celtic origins of Arthurian romance are also studied. Expert supervision is offered in historical, literary or linguistic research in these fields to candidates for the M.Litt. and Ph.D. degrees as well as for a one-year M.Phil, course. The particular specializations of the teaching staff are: Professor D. N. Dumville, palaeography, and the history of the Celtic-speaking peoples from the fourth century to the twelfth; Professor S. D. Keynes, Anglo-Saxon history; Dr R. C. Love, Insular Latin literature; Dr M. N( Mhaonaigh, medieval Irish language and literature, and Celtic philology; Dr A. P. M, Orchard, Old English and Old Norse literature; Dr O. J. Padel, medieval Welsh language and literature and aspects of comparative medieval literature; Dr J. Quinn, Old Norse and Old English language and literature; Dr M. Syrett, Scandanavian history and Germanic philology. The rich collections of primary manuscripts in Cambridge libraries and the comprehensive collection of printed materials in the University Library represent exceptional opportunities for research. It is expected that a candidate wishing to pursue research in one of the languages or literatures within the Department’s field of interest will have previous knowledge of the language concerned. Training in palaeography, diplomatic and the editorial process is provided as required.
Closing dates for receipt of application forms by the Board of Graduate Studies for admlbsiou in October: not specified.
One year courses offered by this Department: M.Phil. Degrees
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