ENL 657 - Literature Seminar: Historical Approaches

3 credits
Explores canonical and/or non-canonical literature from an historical perspective to strengthen background knowledge and understanding of literature, using representative literary texts as a point for departure and discussion. Includes discussion of issues relating the role of historical texts to alternative, non-traditional and multi-cultural contexts and of the pedagogical limitations and issues inherent in using an historical approach. Specific focus of the seminar, such as the Dickens Novel, will be listed in the schedule of classes and on student transcripts.