History of the English Language and Literature

(2 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course constitutes an introduction to the history of English and of English literature. Students will first familiarise themselves with the evolution of English; they will discover the major phases of the evolution of English and understand the major changes and influences that have shaped it over time. This knowledge will then be put to use through an overview of medieval and Early Modern literature, which will illustrate the main genres typical of each period and the evolution of literary techniques. Students will thus have the opportunity to improve their skills in literary analysis.