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Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
This course is a historical survey of English literature from its beginnings to the end of the 18th century. It emphasizes shifts in literary thought, with attention to relevant cultural factors. The course involves lecture, discussion, and reading. LIT 836 involves the same lectures and in-class activities as LIT 231, but LIT 836 makes essays and exams optional.