The course will be a highly selective survey of late Renaissance literature, from John Donne and Ben Jonson to Andrew Marvell.
Outcomes: Students will be able to: 1) demonstrate an understanding of significant works by selected Renaissance authors; 2) demonstrate an understanding of historical, political, social, and intellectual backgrounds as they provide a context for the poems; 3) demonstrate an understanding of relevant theoretical and critical perspectives.
Outcomes: Students will be able to: 1) demonstrate an understanding of significant works by selected Renaissance authors; 2) demonstrate an understanding of historical, political, social, and intellectual backgrounds as they provide a context for the poems; 3) demonstrate an understanding of relevant theoretical and critical perspectives.