ENGL 194 A-Z - Special Topics: Junior/Senior SeminarSemester Hours: 3-4
Fall, Spring
Intensive consideration of critical issues in literary history and interpretation. Topics vary.
Current Special Topics
ENGL 194O - Remarkable Margaret Cavendish
This course will introduce students to the life and literary works of Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of New Castle (1623-1673), writer of early science fiction, eco-poetry, and plays with unprecedented female protagonists. We’ll examine her substantial canon in light of various biographical and historical contexts, including the court of Charles l and Henrietta Maria, the English Civil Wars and Wars of Three Kingdoms, the increasing examples of women writing and participating in political affairs in the 17th century; and the formation of the Royal Academy of Science in the Restoration.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
WSC 001 . Required course for English majors in the Literatures in English concentration. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. (Formerly Junior/Senior Seminar.)
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