Topics in Literature and Culture before 1800

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This intermediate-level English course is a study of literary and cultural works of the British Middle Ages, British Renaissance, British Restoration and Long 18th Century, and/or early American periods. This course may address such issues as the following: the way literary works reflect the attitudes, values, and beliefs of the cultures in which they were produced; how the genres and content of literary works of this/these period(s) reflect the values and beliefs of their authors and their milieu; how cultural institutions (e.g., religious, political, social) inform and impact the authors and their works; how and why authorship has changed from the [Middle Ages, Early Modern Period, Restoration Period, Early American period] to today; how literary theory enables us to problematize and critically examine these texts and cultures. The specific course time period and focus varies by instructor. one of the following; ENG 200 , ENG 201 , ENG 202 , ENG 203 , ENG 204 , ENG 205 , or ENG 206 . Offered Annually.