A historical survey of British literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Students examine the historical and cultural contexts underlying the literature, and interpret it through written assignments, oral presentations, and discussion. A historical survey of British literature representing the age of reason and satire, the romantic period, the Victorian period and the first half of the 20th century. Students examine the historical and cultural contexts underlying the literature, and interpret it through written assignments, oral presentations, and discussion. A special topics course for upper division students, focusing upon particular themes, or selected authors, periods, or genres.
Attention is given to developing advanced literary skills in reading, analyzing, and writing.
May be repeated when topics vary. An intense experience in writing poetry or short stories or drama. May be repeated when topics vary or with the permission of the instructor. An in-depth study of the plays of Shakespeare with emphasis on the great tragedies. Plays are read closely and critically analyzed.