Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- understand the historical, social, and cultural contexts in which early British authors wrote their works (from the Middle Ages to 17th century).
- understand the various influences that different European countries have on the development of early British literature.
- analyze literary works and support their interpretations with appropriate textual evidence.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- understand the historical, social, and cultural contexts in which early British authors wrote their works (from the Middle Ages to 17th century).
- understand the various influences that different European countries have on the development of early British literature.
- analyze literary works and support their interpretations with appropriate textual evidence.

British Literature I is the first part of a two-year sequence of courses consisting of British Literature I and British Literature II. British Literature I introduces students to British literature from its Anglo-Saxon origins up to and including the Enlightenment. Students are introduced to the historical context of the literary pieces they are reading, including social, political, and cultural history. Students also study formal aspects of literature, including word choice, literary techniques, and style. Students are taught how to read critically and to discuss and evaluate the significance and contribution of literature to human civilization.

British Literature I is the first part of a two-year sequence of courses consisting of British Literature I and British Literature II. British Literature I introduces students to British literature from its Anglo-Saxon origins up to and including the Enlightenment. Students are introduced to the historical context of the literature pieces they are reading, including social, political, and cultural history. Students Also study formal aspects of literature, including word choice, literature techniques, and style. Students are taught how to read critically and to discuss and evaluate the significance and contribution of literature to human civilization.

The Norton Anthology of English Literature, 9th Edition (The Major Authors), edited by Julia Reidhead. New York: Norton and Company, 2013.

The Norton Anthology of English Literature, 9th Edition (The Major Authors), edited by Julia Reidhead. New York: Norton and Company, 2013.