ENGL 2180 - British Literature I

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

English

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
British Literature I is a survey course that examines the development of British literature from the Middle Ages through the early modern period, with emphasis on the development of British literature in the English Language as it evolved through historical periods. Students will study selected works of prose, poetry, drama and fiction in relation to their historical, cultural and linguistic contexts, in order to become familiar with key authors and works that represent this period of British literature and the multiple voices and diverse perspectives and traditions within it. Students will also be introduced to critical perspectives of British literature. As a survey course, British Literature I is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the historical and cultural conditions that influenced the development and formation of British literature from the Middle Ages on. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. This course will provide the necessary background for a more in-depth understanding of and appreciation for British literature not covered in the course, and it will prepare students for more advanced study of literature in general. TAG# OAH055 UG OAH055

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ENGL 1030 with a minimum grade of C-

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and cultural context of representative works of British literature	Discussion posts (weeks 1-16), Quizzes (weeks 5, 9, 13 and 16), Two short analytic essays (weeks 6 and 10), Group presentation (weeks 1 through 15), and Analytical research paper (week 16)
2. Analyze literary elements, forms and themes from representative works from different genres	Discussion posts (weeks 1-16), Close reading (week 3), Two short analytic essays (weeks 6 and 10), Group presentation (weeks 1 through 15), and Analytical research paper (week 16)
3. Analyze and interpret British literary texts from the Romantic period to the present through the application of relevant literary theories	Discussion posts (weeks 1-16), Close reading (week 3), Two short analytic essays (weeks 6 and 10), Group presentation (weeks 1 through 15), and Analytical research paper (week 16)
4. Write and speak with logic, precision, clarity, and fluency about the structure and meaning of representative works of British literature	Discussion posts (weeks 1-16), Close reading (week 3), Quizzes (weeks 5, 9, 13 and 16), Two short analytic essays (weeks 6 and 10), Group presentation (weeks 1 through 15), and Analytical research paper (week 16)
5. Appreciate the value and significance of diverse themes, subjects and voices of British literature	Discussion posts (weeks 1-16), Close reading (week 3), Quizzes (weeks 5, 9, 13 and 16), Two short analytic essays (weeks 6 and 10), Group presentation (weeks 1 through 15), and Analytical research paper (week 16)

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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