ENG 204 - Survey of English Literature: Beowulf to Milton

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Surveys selected representative English literature from its beginnings in the Anglo-Saxon period through Milton (c. 1660). Situates literature as the product of specific historical contexts. Requires careful reading. Fosters thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of literature. Emphasizes genre, structure, characterization, imagery, and theme. Uses critical essays to explore assigned texts and to examine issues of class, gender, race, nation, imperialism, government, and the “other” in these texts and in this time period.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 121; or WR 115 or higher, with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.