British Literature I: Beginning to 1750

This course explores British literature from its beginnings to 1750. Students examine major representative authors of the Anglo-Saxon, medieval, Renaissance, metaphysical, and Restoration periods. Students study the major developments in English literature and develop an understanding of the relevancy of key themes of early British literature to present works. The course also explores the evolution of the English language from its beginnings in Old English to its modern-day form.