Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - ENGL 211 D100

The Place of the Past (3)

Class Number: 4282

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 13, 2023
    Thu, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    12 units or one 100-division English course.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines literature and language within specific social, cultural, geographical, and textual environments to explore the mutually informing relationship between history and text. May be further organized by historical period, genre, or critical approach. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

The modern English language, and its literature, dates to the mid-sixteenth century. From then until the late seventeenth century is the period we call “early modern.” In this course we will read some awesomely early-modern poems and plays, by Wyatt, Donne, Shakespeare, Spenser, Milton and others.

Grading

  • Short Writing Assignment (3-4 pages) 20%
  • Term Paper (7 pages) 35%
  • Creative Project or Presentation 20%
  • Final exam (2 hours) 25%

NOTES:

At present I anticipate that all of our readings will be made available online through Canvas.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

IMPORTANT NOTE Re 300 and 400 level courses: 75% of spaces in 300 level English courses, and 100% of spaces in 400 level English courses, are reserved for declared English Major, Minor, Extended Minor, Joint Major, and Honours students only, until open enrollment begins.

For all On-Campus Courses, please note the following:
- To receive credit for the course, students must complete all requirements.
- Tutorials/Seminars WILL be held the first week of classes.
- When choosing your schedule, remember to check "Show lab/tutorial sections" to see all Lecture/Seminar/Tutorial times required.

Registrar Notes:

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