ENG 421 - Studies in Literature and History

This course explores literature of the period known as the long eighteenth century, from the restoration of Charles II to the English throne in 1660 to the passing of the Reform Act of 1832. Marked by scientific thinking, political and social satire, wit and humor, the eighteenth century, also known as the Age of Enlightenment and the great Age of Reason, gave birth to the novel and the periodical. We will analyze major texts of English literature written during this period, paying attention to the ways in which the cultural, historical, political and social contexts shaped a major literary culture. The work in this class is explicitly antiracist and inclusive. Course may be repeated under different topics.

Credit(s): 4

Repeatable for Credit? Yes
Maximum Credits Repeatable: 8
Maximum Times Repeatable: 2

Disciplinary Perspective(s):
Arts and Humanities
Interconnecting Perspective(s):
None
University Graduation Requirement(s):
Honors Scholar

Prerequisite(s): ENG 209 - WE/Dialogues with Literature or ENG 211 - WE/Perspectives on Literature and Film with a grade of “C” or higher is recommended but not required.