ENGLISH 330

Early Texts, Modern Inventions

Description

A study of key works and contexts of selected medieval and early modern writers, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Behn. Offers a compact history of literary engagements with important social issues that arose in a period notable for revolution and reform; also develops knowledge of literary forms and trends that are historically important, but, in this period, relatively new.

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Digital Course Outlines for 2026 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2026

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Associate Professor Sophie Tomlinson

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ENGLISH 330: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points in English at Stage Two

Restrictions

English 214, English 351