21L 220 - Literary Studies: The Legacy of England

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Examines English literature across genre and historical period. Designed for students who wish to study English literature or writing in some depth, or wish to know more about English literary culture and history. Learn about the relationships between literary themes, forms, and conventions and the times in which they were produced. Students examine Renaissance lyrics, Enlightenment satire, and modernist short stories. Focused on England because of its historical importance and its usefulness as an example for illustrating patterns over the centuries. Students form a framework for understanding how more focused subjects fit into literary studies, and what terms, concerns, and methods provide connections among the diverse subjects grouped under "literature." Meets with 21L.420 when offered concurrently. Students taking the 12-unit version complete additional assignments.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: One subject in Literature

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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