ENGL 251 English Literature to 1800
is a selective historical survey of English literature from its beginnings to 1800. Some of the authors read are Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, Swift, Pope, and Johnson. Emphasis is on the interpretation of each work, the cultural context in which it was created, and the present relevance of the work. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees; group requirements include humanities; areas of concentration include English (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 3.0). IAI:H3 912