Surveys major authors' works from the Middle Ages through the Restoration and the Eighteenth Century in England. The course will cover Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Swift, Pope, and Behn among others. This survey course seeks to give the student a working understanding of the major authors of each period, of various genres of literature, and of the important relationship between literature and history. The course will require critical essays, including a researched paper.

English Elective

This course surveys works of English literature from its origins in pre-Norman England to the eighteenth century. The objectives are three-fold: (1) to develop the student's appreciation for literature and an acquaintance with literary masterpieces written in English during the years of this survey; (2) to introduce the student to the major political and cultural events and ideals that shaped England during these years; (3) to illustrate how cultural and political ideals shape men's thinking and have their reflections in and are reflected by literature. Selections may include Beowulf, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare's plays and Swift's writings.

4 hours; 4 credits Studies in literature and culture from the Middle Ages through the Eighteenth Century. Part I of a two-course overview with three principal focuses: 1) the major literary and intellectual movements in historical perspective; 2) the language of literary analysis and the close reading of texts in the genres; and 3) literature as viewed through the various lenses of contemporary theory and critical discourses. Co-requisite: English 1012 [2] or [2.7]

This course offers a survey of the history of British literature.

English 100-Level Elective

CBA Credit CC - Non Liberal Arts

Elective Credit

English Elective

Elective Undergraduate: Non-Liberal Arts

Elective Credit

Elective Credit

This course covers the development of early British Literature from the Anglo-Saxon era to 1660. Authors include, among others, the Beowulf poet, Chaucer, Mary Sidney, Spenser, Shakespeare, Donne, and Milton. In addition to exploring evolving literacy genres and styles, students will study key social, political, and cultural influences on the works and their historical periods. They will also study and reflect on the emerging women voices of the age.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues

Major works in multiple genres that form the basis of the literary heritage of the English language, medieval to modern.Note: This course satisfies either Creative Expression or College Option requirement in the CUNY 2013 Gen Ed requirements at Lehman.

English Elective

The literature of England from Anglo-Saxon times through the eighteenth century. Exams and essays based on readings.SATISFIES FLEXIBLE CORE- WORLD CULTURES & GLOBAL ISSUES

Liberal Arts Elective

Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Major British authors from the Middle Ages through the 18th Century.