ENGL 86B - Survey of English Literature II

    Recent Professors
    Brian S. Gott
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    7.4Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Eligible for ENGL C1000
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This is the second part of a two part series surveying the development of English (Anglophone) Literature from the 18th Century to the present. The course will present significant examples of epic, lyric, drama and prose writings of the finest authors writing in England and the British Empire from the Romantic, Victorian, Edwardian, Modern and Postmodern periods. The course will contain lectures, discussions, group work, and other student centered learning activities. Evaluations will be based on in- and out-of-class analytical essays, examinations, research reports, and class work. (C-ID ENGL 165)