Students will trace the path of Calvanism in Western Massachusetts from its heyday in the 17th century to a fall from grace in the mid-18th century by examining an important body of early American literature. Designed for students in all majors, the workshop will develop skills in rhetorical techniques and provide practice in specific types of expository writing appropriate to many disciplines. This course emphasizes identifying the connections between history and literature, philosophy and the arts. Literary and intellectual currents of Medieval feudalism and Renaissance Humanism are closely examined. Essential for the serious student of literature, and required of all English majors except for those concentrating in Theatre.
Attention is directed toward the cultural and historical context of our literature.
Required of all English majors except those concentrating in Theatre.