Courses

    Provides a chronological study of great figures and forces in English literature from Beowulf to 1660. Formerly ENGL 2502.

    Selected prose and non-dramatic poetry from Skelton and More through Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Formerly ENGL 4523. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Selected prose and poetry by Donne, Jonson, Bacon, and their successors. Formerly ENGL 4533. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Selection of Chaucer's works, including The Canterbury Tales and other shorter poems. Includes an introduction to Middle English. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
    Shakespeare's poetry and drama. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL), Humanities (HUMN), Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.
    Focuses on Shakespeare the dramatist through the study of the three Shakespeare plays produced in the summer by the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. In addition to exploring the text, the historical context and performance conventions c. 1600, students meet the CSF teams (professional directors, dramaturgs, designers and actors) of the three plays and the Producing Artistic Director of the CSF. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
    Milton's poetry and selected prose. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) English (ENGL) or Humanities (HUMN) majors only.
    Focuses on one major author of the medieval or early modern period, such as William Langland, John Lydgate, Edmund Spenser or Ben Jonson. Course content varies with instructor and may include literary influences, contemporary writers, and historical influences as necessary to understanding the writer. May be repeated for a total of 9 units for different topics. Recommended prereqs., ENGL 2503 and 3533 or 3563. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

    Introduces students to Old English, the ancient ancestor of Modern English (as Latin is the ancestor f Spanish and Italian, distinct from both). Course will focus on reading knowledge through grammar study and translation, and to a lesser extent on pronunciation. Provides basic parsing and translation skills and an introduction to the history, culture, and literature of Anglo-Saxon England.

    Continues development of skills in Old English reading and translation. Translation and literary study of one longer work and a number of shorter related works. Repeatable course rotates on a three-year basis, for instance, year 1 may focus on Beowulf and shorter heroic elegies; year 2 may involve prose such as legends and saints' lives; year 3 may involve religious poetry. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENGL 4003 (minimum grade C-).
    Explores the major historical, literary, and cultural developments in England from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 15th century. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Intensive study of the major literary works of the Middle Ages in Europe. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Intensive study of the major literary works of the Middle Ages in Britain. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours provided the topics vary. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Interdisciplinary course explores different aspects of the reign of Elizabeth I: social and political history; literature; theater; and music. Explores the role and impact of a female ruler on English culture. Same as HIST 4134 and THTR 4091. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Explores a special topic in medieval or early modern literature. May be repeated for a total of 9 units for different topics. Recommended prereqs., ENGL 2503 and 3533 or 3563. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).