Overview:

This course is a survey of English literature from Shakespeare's drama through Samuel Johnson. For economy's sake, required readings and lectures will focus on the most important texts. Multimedia materials, especially film clips of the dramatic works we read, will also be used in class to facilitate your learning. Our aim is not only to experience the distant and exotic past, but also to relate it to ourselves. Students are required to preview and review each week's reading and to sign up for discussion groups led by teaching assistants.

Text:
Norton Anthology of English Literature, 8th edition, vol. 1