CUL 266 - Elizabethan England

Institution:

Western New England University

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Description:

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course introduces students to the culture of Elizabethan England, and major topics include Elizabethan English, society, politics, and religion. The first is especially crucial because a level of proficiency in Early Modern English is necessary to read and understand the many primary documents studied. The final unit of the course focuses on the Arts-portraiture, music, dance, and literature-concluding with a cultural approach to a Shakespearean play. Throughout the course, attention is given to how the period compares and contrasts with the United States today and to how Elizabethan culture has influenced our own. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "CA." 3 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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