17th-Century Literature

3-9 credits

Study of how literary works reflect and respond to social, political, and religious change in the context of revolution. Popular and polemical works, including advice literature, polemical pamphlets, or political tracts, will inform critical debates on gender, religion, and/or liberty. With different topics this course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite: One of ENGL 109, ENGL 112, ENGL 114, ENGL 150, ENGL 151, ENGL 153, ENGL 154, ENGL 155, ENGL 156. and third-year standing.