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BRITISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE

FROM THE BEGINNINGS TO THE 18TH CENTURY

Semester I 2014-2015

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This survey course investigates British literary culture from its origins to the 18 thcentury. The

emphasis is on an interdisciplinary approach, with substantial attention being paid to art

history, the wider historical and political context and the development of other European

literatures. The purpose of this survey is thus to guide students to a well-informed

appreciation of literary texts in English, based on stimulating historical, social and literary

context sections for each lecture. The course follows a roughly chronological approach,

promoting students awareness of cultural!historical contexts.

Re+!#reme'ts" #tudents are expected to attend lectures and seminars $%&' seminar

attendance is mandatory( and to participate in class discussion.

#tudents are expected to present one essay $for the literature seminar( on a theme approved by

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Cambridge Companions $available in the reading room at the itar os library(

Tupan, aria-)na" British Literature. An Overview. Editura +niversitatii Bucuresti

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)lexander, ichael"A History of English Literature. acmillan >=== $available at B;+(