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To find an overview of the course, look here: Course Outline More detailed outlines preceed each section.

Anglo Saxon Period

Week One

Discussed the meaning of "literature". Studied Anglo-Saxon history (briefly) along with some of the characteristics of Anglo-Saxon poetry. We learned how to take notes on the introductory materials and on the reading of the poem.

Read Beowul (excerpts). Discussed the nature of heroism in the poem. Discussed social codes (loyalty, obedience, heroism etc).

Week Two

Discussed the nature of modern heroism. Wrote paper on the topic "Compare and contrast the Anglo-Saxon heroic ideal with our modern perception of heroism." Due Wednesday.

Began reading "Canterbury Tales". Notes on introductory materials... Prologue (notes on each pilgrim). Pardoners Tale (discussed irony, satire, framed narrative, simile, etc). Assignment: construct your own "Canterbury Tales" prologue with a six line intro, and six lines for three pilgrims. Choose your own pilgrimage and characters. The poem should be written in heroic couplets. Due next Wednesday.

WeekThree

Late 15th Century  Renaissance to 17th Century Puritans

Check out this link: http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/renaissanceinfo.htm

Week Four

Week Five

Restoration 18th Century

Romantics Early 19th Century

Victorian 19th Century

Modern 20th Century