English Literature from the Beginnings to 1700

Catalog description

This course presents a survey of important works in early English literature. Course content includes a variety of literary genres: poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction. Writers typically include the Beowulf poet, Gawain poet, Chaucer, Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Donne, Jonson, Shakespeare, and Milton. The course emphasizes English literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. Competency areas include literature and culture; essential themes and ideas; literature and history; research and writing skills; and oral communication skills.