This course is no longer required for admission to English Honours.
Early Modern to Eighteenth Century Literature studies selected poetry, prose and drama from the late 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The course involves the analysis of literary works and investigation of germane contexts (literary, social and political). Authors to be studied can include canonical figures such as Shakespeare, Milton, Rochester, Behn, Swift, Haywood, Lennox and Sterne, as well as less well-known writers and popular texts that often circulated anonymously or pseudonymously.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- apply knowledge of the historical and cultural contexts of the literature of this period to some major authors, works, and genres;
- identify key elements that are distinctive to the artistic achievement of early modern and eighteenth-century writers;
- reflect and write analytically about the literary texts and their contexts; and
- develop their own skills of literary critical analysis.
Indicative Assessment
- 1 x 3500 word essay (40) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Journal task (1500 words) (30) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Essay preparation task (500 words) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Tutorial presentation and participation (10) [LO 1,2,4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact: 24 hours of seminars and 12 hours of tutorials.
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
- The Knight of the Burning Pestle
- Joseph Andrews
- The Female Quixote
- Tristram Shandy
- Polly Honeycombe
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed knowledge: 12 units of ENGL.
It is recommended students have completed ENGL1100 and ENGL1200.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8548 | 27 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | In Person | N/A |