Medieval to Renaissance: The Evolution of British Literature
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Medieval Literature Exploring the historical and cultural context of Medieval Britain, and the emergence of Anglo-Saxon literature.
Module #2 The Epic Poem:Beowulf In-depth analysis of the epic poem Beowulf, including its structure, themes, and literary significance.
Module #3 Old English Poetry:Caedmon and Cynewulf Examining the works of Caedmon and Cynewulf, including their contributions to Anglo-Saxon literature and poetry.
Module #4 The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Analyzing the historical significance and literary style of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals recording English history.
Module #5 Medieval Romance:Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Delving into the themes, symbolism, and literary devices in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a classic Medieval romance.
Module #6 The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer Exploring Chaucers Canterbury Tales, including its structure, characters, and social commentary.
Module #7 Chaucers Influence on Middle English Literature Examining how Chaucers works shaped the development of Middle English literature, including the rise of vernacular writing.
Module #8 The Emergence of Middle English:Langland and Julian of Norwich Analyzing the works of William Langland and Julian of Norwich, highlighting their contributions to Middle English literature.
Module #9 Medieval Drama:Mystery and Morality Plays Exploring the characteristics, themes, and staging of Medieval drama, including mystery and morality plays.
Module #10 The Transition to the Renaissance:Humanism and Classical Influence Discussing the impact of humanism and classical influences on the development of Renaissance literature in Britain.
Module #11 William Dunbar:A Scottish Renaissance Poet Examining the life, works, and significance of William Dunbar, a prominent Scottish Renaissance poet.
Module #12 The Tudor Age:Literature and Politics Analyzing the interplay between literature and politics during the Tudor era, including the works of Skelton and Wyatt.
Module #13 Sir Thomas More and the Emergence of English Prose Exploring the life, works, and significance of Sir Thomas More, including his contributions to English prose.
Module #14 The Renaissance Sonnet:Wyatt and Surrey Delving into the characteristics, themes, and literary devices of the Renaissance sonnet, as exemplified by Wyatt and Surrey.
Module #15 Edmund Spenser:The Faerie Queene In-depth analysis of Spensers epic poem The Faerie Queene, including its allegorical meaning and literary significance.
Module #16 Philip Sidney:Astrophel and Stella Examining the life, works, and significance of Philip Sidney, including his contributions to the sonnet sequence.
Module #17 Christopher Marlowe:The Tragic Hero Analyzing the life, works, and significance of Christopher Marlowe, including his contributions to the development of tragedy.
Module #18 William Shakespeare:The Early Plays Examining the early plays of William Shakespeare, including Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and Richard II.
Module #19 Shakespeare:The Tragic Vision Delving into the tragic themes, characters, and dramatic structures in Shakespeares later plays, including Hamlet and Macbeth.
Module #20 Shakespeare:The Comedies and Romances Analyzing the characteristics, themes, and dramatic structures in Shakespeares comedies and romances, including A Midsummer Nights Dream and The Tempest.
Module #21 John Donne:Metaphysical Poetry Examining the life, works, and significance of John Donne, including his contributions to metaphysical poetry.
Module #22 The Metaphysical Poets:George Herbert and Henry Vaughan Analyzing the works and significance of George Herbert and Henry Vaughan, highlighting their contributions to metaphysical poetry.
Module #23 The Caroline Age:Literature and Politics Discussing the interplay between literature and politics during the Caroline era, including the works of Ben Jonson and Richard Lovelace.
Module #24 The Emergence of the Novel:John Bunyan and Daniel Defoe Examining the early development of the novel, including the works of John Bunyan and Daniel Defoe.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Medieval to Renaissance: The Evolution of British Literature career
