ENGL 228 - Historical Perspectives in Literature I

5 CR

Explores major themes and ideas found in the literature of a specific historical period. Selected literature will promote historical, cultural and philosophical understanding of the material on its own terms and in relation to a larger body of literature.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and any 100 level literature course recommended.

Course Outcomes

Common Course Numbering changed course from ENGL 224 to ENGL 228
Demonstrate an awareness of a cultural attitudes, social/political forces, philosophical attitudes presented in the literature from a particular historical period.
Demonstrate an awareness of varying points of view within this historical period, including those presented by women and other minority voices whenever possible
Identify major themes and ideas
Recognize how style relates to content in various writers’ works
Apply the analytical process to literary works
Apply writing skills to analyzing literature

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