ENG 204 - Survey of English Literature: Medieval to Renaissance

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): WR 115 or designated placement.

Course Description: Provides a historical survey of important works from the literature of the British Isles, from the roots of Old English in the fifth century through the Early Modern period. The course is designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of literature.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate familiarity with significant texts of varying length and complexity in a variety of genres.
CLO#2: Explain how historical and social contexts influence literary expression. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Explain how race, gender, time, and place shape a given text.