ENGL3005 16th, 17th and 18th Century Literature(H)
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Cultural Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | English |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
A study of selected poetry, prose and drama from the late 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Discussions of the set texts will be at an advanced level and will raise wider issues of critical theory and practice. Authors to be studied will include Shakespeare, Donne, Marvell, Milton, Rochester, Behn, Dryden, Swift, Pope and Johnson. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The course aims to introduce students to some major authors, works, and kinds of literature from this period of English literary history. On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have enhanced skills of critical analysis, knowledge of early modern English culture, and an informed understanding of literary texts and their contexts. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Written assignments totalling 4,000 words: 100%. Normally one critical essay due mid-semester and a second essay due at the end of semester. |
| Workload |
One lecture per week (20 hours of lectures in total in semester) and one 1 hour tutorial per week. |
| Areas of Interest | English |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
The knowledge and skills acquired from completing two English courses successfully. |
| Requisite Statement |
Any two English courses |
| Prescribed Texts | The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Eighth Edition, Volume 1. |
| Preliminary Reading |
Shakespeare, W., Twelfth Night |
| Indicative Reading List | Works by the set authors in The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Eighth Edition, Volume 1. |
| Majors/Specialisations | English |
| Other Information |
This course is open to all students but is required for Honours |
| Academic Contact | Dr Ian Higgins |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
