Reformation Literature
The course addresses different genres of early modern English literature (for example, drama, poetry, letters, and sermons), in relation to the revolutionary changes the Reformation produced in society, not least of all with respect to tensions between Catholicism and Protestantism. Different ways of critically approaching the period and its literature are also addressed, as well as the social, technological and institutional conditions underwriting the literature of the period of the Reformation.
More detailed course information will be available to registered students on the learning platform Canvas.
Teaching Format
The teaching comprises seminars. Active participation is expected from students in all teaching formats in order to pass the examination. Students will often work with different tasks and assignments during the seminars in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments.
Assessment
Written essays.
Examiner
Anna Swärdh





