| Dr. Jason A. Pierce, Assoc. Prof. of English Phone: 828.689.1237 (o), 828.582.7982 (m) Office: Cornwell 203 Office Hours: M-F 1-2 & by appointment |
Email: jpierce@mhc.edu Term: Fall 2009 Classroom: Cornwell 332 Day & Time: MWF 2-3 |
| Homepage: http://english.mhc.edu/jpierce/ | |
ENG201 is the first course in a two-semester survey of the literature of the British Isles; this course covers material from the origins of British literature to the late eighteenth century, while the subsequent course, ENG202, covers material from the late eighteenth century to the modern era. This course is divided into three chronologically ordered blocks, corresponding to sections in the course textbook: The Middle Ages, The Early Modern Period, and The Restoration & the Eighteenth Century. ENG201 satisfies the general education literature “Connector” requirement and can be used for credit toward either the major or the minor in English. The only prerequisite is satisfactory completion (C- or higher) of the general education college composition requirement (ENG111/112 or ENG113).
ENG201 has only one required textbook:
While much of the primary material is available online, no online source provides the historical and biographical contexts, the explanatory footnotes, or the marginal definitions included in this anthology.
Students who successfully complete ENG201 demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, movements, issues, and techniques associated with the literature of the British Isles before the late eighteenth century. This knowledge is developed through qualitative analysis and synthesis, active listenting, critical reading, and written responses to assigned texts.
ENG201 is primarily discussion-based with occasional lectures on background information. Students are expected to bring their observations and questions about assigned readings to each class meeting, as they will serve as the initial basis of instruction. In addition, students are encouraged to meet with the professor outside of class to discuss course content and concepts.