ENGL 208 - Survey of British Literature: Origin to 1800

5 credits

Prerequisites
A grade of “C-” or better in ENGL& 101.

A history of British literature covering the Anglo-Saxon period to Nineteenth Century with emphasis upon the reactions of literature to the social and political movements and some study of literary forms. Recommended as an introduction to advanced courses in English literature.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies humanities distribution area D requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Experience literature in all four genres
Explore overriding themes in literature
Comprehend important ideas and details from texts
Recognize cultural and historical influences on the world’s various literatures
Analyze and synthesize ideas from texts for a variety of purposes
Think critically about readings, and about one’s own responses
Understand the structural and technical formal elements of literature
Engage in logical, evidence-backed discussion of literature
Write for a variety of purposes, including to analyze and critique
Take part in productive and effective group discussions and problem-solving sessions