ENG-2020 - English Literature II* (H) (3)

Prerequisite: ENG-1010 or ENG-1010T .
Students in this course survey the development of English Literature from 1798 to the present. Students read poems, works of fiction and non-fiction, and plays from each 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 is 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 - Explain the historical, cultural, political, and geographical influences on English authors and their works, focused on the late 18th century to contemporary times.

CO2 - Evaluate works from a diverse set of English authors from within its geographical regions of England and Ireland.

CO3 - Discuss major themes, styles, and other literary conventions of English literature and its representative authors and works.

CO4 - Apply relevant literary critical lenses to evaluate authors and their works.

CO5 - Produce original texts using correct MLA formatting, citation, and documentation standards.

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