ENGL 2010

Literatures in English I: From Old English to the New World

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

English 2010 is an introduction to key works of English and American literature for majors and non-majors. Here's a chance to study some of the greatest hits of the literary tradition in a single semester: Beowulf; Arthurian legends; works by Chaucer, Shakespeare, Anne Bradstreet, Ben Franklin, Sageyowatha, Phillis Wheatley. Reading across history and geography allows us to ask big questions about literature and society. How did literature factor in England's transformation from a cultural backwater into a global empire? What role does literature play in disciplining, civilizing, and colonizing subjects? When and how is it used to delight, resist, and rebel? From our reading, we will create a toolkit of literary terms and techniques. And through a series of exercises, students will get hands-on experience with literary experimentation. (ENGL-PRE)

Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS)

Program Requirements (ENGL-PRE)

Exploratory Studies (EUAREA)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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