This course introduces students to the rich vernacular literary remains of the medieval Celtic nations. In any given year the course may focus on different selected literary genres or geographic areas, such as 'The Heroic Tradition in Ireland and Wales,' 'Wales and the Four Branches of the Mabinogi,' or 'The Otherworld in Medieval Irish and Welsh Literature.' While no prior knowledge of Celtic languages is required, as all material will be read in English translation, the instructor is available to support students who wish to conduct their seminar research primarily in Irish, Welsh, or Latin.