ENG-2010 - English Literature I* (H) (3)

Prerequisite: ENG-1010 or ENG-1010T
Students in this course survey the development of English Literature from its beginnings to 1798. Students read poems, letters, works of fiction and non-fiction, and plays from the literary period within this time. Students learn about and use critical literary theory to discuss and write essays about literature. Students enhance their understanding of how literature is formed and influenced by the events of the time period in which it was written. Student assessment may include class discussions, oral presentations, small group projects, essay exams, and research papers. Students may earn credit for this course through CLEP. This course satisfies the General Education Humanities requirement.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Describe the principal characteristics of the major periods of British literature from its origins through the Restoration and 18th century.

CO2 - Explain the major cultural, social, and political influences upon the literature studied.

CO3 - Compose a focused and analytical research paper on a specific topic related to the required readings.