Courses

Studies major texts of medieval and Renaissance writers who fundamentally influenced the course of English writing. Ordinarily deals with Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton, though other classical, medieval, and Renaissance authors may be substituted.

Provides a chronological study of great figures and forces in English literature from Beowulf to 1660. Students may not receive credit for both ENGL 2502 and 3503.

Provides a chronological study of great figures and forces in English literature from 1660 to the present. Credit not granted for this course and ENGL 3512 and 3513.

Close study of literary classics of Western civilization: the Odyssey or Iliad, Greek drama, and several books of the Bible.

Close study of literary classics of Western civilization: major Roman and medieval texts.

Studies literary, philosophic, and religious traditions of the Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian worlds, with close analysis of major texts in translation. Compares ancient and modern texts where feasible. Prereq., sophomore standing. Restricted to English and Humanities majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to sophomore, junior, or senior English or Humanities Majors only.

Surveys literary achievements of the Judeo-Christian tradition as represented by the Bible. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Same as JWST 3312. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.