Honors British Literature to 1800

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54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a survey of British literature from the Middle Ages to 1800 and emphasizes literary trends and historical backgrounds, as well as the development of English. This course includes readings by such writers as the Pearl Poet, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Lanyer, Donne, Milton, Behn, Swift, and Pope. Texts will be considered from diverse perspectives. This course emphasizes discussion and exchanges based on students' presentations and independent research. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: ENGL 160)