ENG 2231 - Renaissance and Revolution

Credits: 4
The English Renaissance was a time of tremendous social, political, technological, and literary transformation. Although the term “Renaissance” refers to a rebirth of classical culture, this period can be better described as revolutionary. In this course, students survey works of poetry, prose, and drama from 1530 (the revolutionary beginnings of Henry VIII’s Protestant Reformation) to the 1660s (the aftermath of the English Civil War). The course highlights topics such as generic experimentation, scientific advancement, and early imperialism. Students consider the works of Wyatt, Sidney, Spenser, Shakespeare, Donne, Milton, and more.
Prerequisites Placement into ENG-1101
McDaniel Plan: Textual Analysis; International