ENG 223-01 - The Tradition of English Literature I

4 credits (Spring)

In this discussion-heavy lecture, we sample the “greatest hits” of English literature, 700-1700, including the oldest English poems, Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, and sonnets galore, from Spenser’s to Donne’s to those of Lady Wroth. We’ll treat these timeless texts to close and distant readings to identify and articulate those features that have led to their rude survival across centuries, and to gauge their value in and relevance to our present world.

Prerequisite: ENG 120 or ENG 121 for majors, with grade of S, C, or better; for non-majors, ENG 120 or ENG 121, with grade S, C, or better, or third-year standing.
Instructor: Abdelkarim