Colonialism & Renaissance Lit

3 credits

We will explore the influence of the 'discovery' of the New World on early modern literature and culture, considering, for example, reactions to new lands, peoples, products (like tobacco), and diseases. We will focus on English texts from the seventeenth century, including travel writing, religious tracts, poetry, and drama. *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 803AH or ENGL 415AH.*