Prospectus

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Literature 2: English Literature, ca. 1550-1700

Course
2013-2014

Admission requirements

None.

Description

This course is an introduction to one of the richest eras of English literature and to a historical period that, in many ways, marks the beginning of the modern world. Students will familiarize themselves with a broad range of plays, poetry and prose. We will study the language and form of these texts, while at the time looking at the cultural, political and historical contexts by which they were shaped, and which they helped to shape in their turn.

Course objectives

By the end of the course students will have gained a basic knowledge of early modern English literature. They are able to analyse the form and language of literary texts from this period, and can relate them to their cultural and historical context. They will also have further developed their academic writing skills.

Timetable

The timetable will be available by June 1st on the website.

Mode of instruction

A one-hour lecture and a two-hour tutorial per week

Assessment method

Sit-down exam (70%)
1200-word essay (30%)

The essay grade should be sufficient (6.0) in orde to be able to complete the course.

Blackboard

This course is supported by blackboard.

Reading list

  • Norton Anthology of English Literature, 8th edition, vol. 1 or vols. B and C.

  • William Shakespeare, The Tempest (Oxford edition, ed. Stephen Orgel).

  • William Shakespeare, Othello (Oxford edition, ed. Michael Neill).

  • Sharon Hamilton, Essential Literary Terms: A Norton Guide with Exercises.

Registration

First year students will be assigned to a tutor group. All other students (including exchange students) must see the coordinator of studies and register with her. If you have any questions, please contact the departmental office, tel. 071 5272144 or mail: english@hum.leidenuniv.nl.

Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply

Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs

Registration via Studeren à la carte
Registration via Contractonderwijs

Contact

English Language and Culture departmental office, P.N. van Eyckhof 4, room 102C. Tel. 071 5272144; english@hum.leidenuniv.nl.
Coordinator of studies: Ms T.D. Obbens, MA, P.N. van Eyckhof 4, room 103C.