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Gateway to British Literature

3-0-9 units. HASS-H · Undergraduate

Examines the rich heritage of British literature across genre and historical period. Designed for students who want to know more about British literature, its cultural history, and global legacies. Studies the relationship between literary themes, forms, and conventions and the times in which they were produced. Topics may include Renaissance lyrics and drama; Enlightenment satires; the 19th-century novel; and modern and contemporary stories, poems, and film.

Spring 2006 · Literary Studies: The Legacy of England

Topic: The English sense of humor. This course examines English literature across genre and historical periods. It is designed for students who want to study English literature or writing in some depth, or to know more about English literary culture and history. Students will also learn about the relationships between literary themes, forms, and conventions and the times in which they were produced. Materials include: Medieval tales, riddles, and character sketches; Renaissance lyrics and a play, 18th-century satires in words and images, 19th century irony, modern stories and film.

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Prereq: None U (Spring) 3-0-9 units. HASS-H

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