English Literature to 1750

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This course is a critical study of selections from British Literature from the early Anglo-Saxon writings through mid-18th Century. British Literature is studied in the context of historical and cultural developments to ensure that students appreciate how the humanities interact with broader issues in human culture in England and beyond. This course is suitable for students without prior literature study experience and can be taken as a stand-alone course or as a part of the two-course series with English Literature Since 1750. This course fulfills the Gordon Rule writing requirement and must be completed with a grade of C or higher pursuant to State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.030.