Students read and discuss major works, then develop writings about relevant issues, themes, and styles based upon those readings. A survey of English literature from ancient times through the Restoration. Students analyze readings in fiction, poetry, drama, and the essay. Writings are based on literary texts. A survey of English literature from the romantics through the moderns.
Students analyze readings in fiction, poetry, drama, and the essay.
Writings are based on literary texts. A survey of the major figures and literary movements in the United States from the pre-colonial period to the Civil War. Students gain an understanding of the historical, political, philosophical, and religious influences upon early American literature. A survey of the major figures and literary movements in the United States from the Civil War to the present, including the naturalism, realism, modernism, and post-modernism eras. Students gain an understanding of the historical, political, philosophical, and religious influences upon later American literature.