ENGL 251 - British Literature in an Age of Global Expansion, 1660s-1790s

FDR: HL
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Winter 2012

Prerequisite: Completion of FW requirement.A study of British literature in relation to key historical developments from the restoration of the monarchy through the period of the French revolution, emphasizing the emergence of Britain’s consumer culture, colonial ventures, and participation in the slave trade. The course explores how influential kinds of literature interact with other cultural dynamics (economic, political, religious) and with social categories including gender, class, and race. We practice multiple approaches to critical reading, and students develop analytical writing skills in a series of short papers.Staff.