ENGL 90209 - Bks, Authrs, Rdrs Early Mod En

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

An introduction to the range of exciting and important work on authorship, the history of the book, and the history of reading. In particular, we will examine current attempts to combine old-fashioned textual and historical scholarship with more recent theoretical paradigms. The syllabus will include writings by Barthes, Chartier, Darnton, De Certeau, Eisenstein, Febvre & Martin, Fish, Foucault, Iser, and McKenzie. Our discussions will be structured around three case studies: Shakespeare's Hamlet, Donne's Anniversaries, and Milton's Areopagitica. However, students will be encouraged to develop research agendas that extend beyond the set texts. Since this class deals with methodological and theoretical issues that have widespread applicability, it is appropriate for students with areas of interest outside early modern England. An in-class presentation and a paper of 20-25 pages will be required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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