I welcome your discussions of these texts. I do close my door behind me when I step out of my office, even if I m walking to our mailboxes. The beginning course in the survey of British literature covers the Anglo-Saxon period though the middle of the eighteenth century. Selected readings lead to discussions about the growth of nationalism and its reflection in literary pride and canon formation. Shakespeare within the context of 16 th century literature despite his omission from the syllabus.
Students take responsibility for their own learning.
The classroom provides opportunities through discussion, writing, and lecture for our investigation of the course s goals and objectives. Class discussion, small group work, individual presentations, writing foci, formal writing, and lecture. Guard absences carefully. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe . Norton Critical Edition.