ENGL 300R
British Literature in a Cultural Setting
English
College of Humanities
Course Description
Survey of British literary history for London Centre programs. Introduction to a range of major authors and texts from the Elizabeth Age through the twenty-first century. Designed to instill knowledge of and appreciation for Britain's literary heritage and to provide practice interpreting literary texts and movements in light of the distinctive historical, geographic, and biographical insights that a study abroad experience affords.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)
Min
0.5
Fixed
6
Note
For Study Abroad students only.
Title
Writing in Geographical Context
Learning Outcome
Be able to write coherently and persuasively about the artistic works studied and visited during the course.
Title
Literary History
Learning Outcome
Possess a sound understanding of British literary history, demonstrating a general awareness of major literary periods, authors, and sites.
Title
Literary Analysis
Learning Outcome
Be able to analyze the principal texts from the course carefully and in some detail.
Title
Contextual Understanding
Learning Outcome
Be capable of accurately and intelligently relating artistic works to the main historical, aesthetic, and philosophical trends of their times.
