John Milton 3301-LB2040
The Course offered for MA cycle
The course is designed to provide a comprehensive account of the literary work of John Milton against the broad cultural, social and political context of seventeenth-century England.
The overall design is to provide an accurate picture of Milton's ideological background and his professional literary skills, and also to trace the interrelations between his poetic output and social and political work.
Special attention will be devoted to the epic poem Paradise Lost, which will be analysed in detail with particular focus on issues such as:
- the poem's place in English and European tradition of epic poetry,
- the theological dimension of the work in the context of the intricacy of the seventeenth century English religious life,
- the political context of the poem and the way it reflects the ideological controversies of the day and the heritage of the Civil War and the years of the Puritan government.
A parallel aim of the course is to provide a twenty-first century perspective on John Milton by situating the poet and his work in the context of the later literary epochs ,as well as in the contemporary cultural environment.
The actural content of particular editions of the course may very significantly due to its highly interactive formula, which means that the specific interests, needs and expertise of its participants will noticeably influence its execution.
Course coordinators
Type of course
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students will have in-depth familiarity with:
K_W01 advanced terminology, theory and research methods in the study of the 17th century epic and John Milton, corresponding to the state of the art in the disciplines of literary studies in accordance with their chosen specialization (and educational path)
K_W04 concepts and principles concerning the protection of intellectual property and copyright
Abilities
Students will be able to:
K_U01 apply the advanced terminology, theories and research methods of literary studies of Milton and the epic to solve complex and original research problems in accordance with their chosen specialization (and educational path)
K_U04 apply the concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law
Social competences
Students will be ready to:
K_K01 critically appraise their knowledge and content obtained from various sources
K_K02 recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems; consult experts when required
*** Applies to students who began their studies in the year 2022/2023 ***
Knowledge
Students will have in-depth familiarity with:
K_W01 Identify and characterize on an advanced level the place and status of literary studies within the humanities
K_W02 Describe on an advanced level the current trends in literary research of Milton and the epic,within English studies
K_W04 Characterize on an advanced level the principles of research design in literary with special focus on the application of methods and tools in formulating research problems
K_W05 Identify the notions and principles pertinent to intellectual property and copyright
Abilities
Students will be able to:
K_U01 Apply advanced terminology and notions pertinent to the discipline
K_U02 Apply advanced research methodology within literary studies of Milton and the epic respecting ethical norms and copyright law
K_U03 Apply knowledge obtained during the course of studies to account for and solve a problem, thereby completing a research task related to the discipline literary studies
K_U04 Analyze literary and draw generalizations on their basis in the context of societal, historical and economic factors on an advanced level
K_U05 Discern alternative methodological paradigms within a discipline
K_U06 Find information in various sources and critically assess its usefulness for research related to the topic of the MA project
Social competences
Students will be ready to:
K_K02 Apply knowledge and skills obtained during the course of studies to undertake lifelong learning, as well as personal and professional development
K_K03 Take responsibility for performing one’s professional duties, with due respect for the work of others, obey and develop the ethical norms in professional and academic settings related to the disciplines included on the curriculum of English studies
K_K04 Assess critically one’s own knowledge and skills related to the studies
K_K06 Value cultural heritage and cultural diversity as well as individual opinions
Assessment criteria
Credit for the course will be awarded on the basis of an oral examination based on the actual content of the particular course.
Bibliography
Milton, John (2007) Paradise Lost, edited by Alastair Fowler, second revised edition, Harlow,
Cook, Patrick J. (1999) Milton, Spenser and the epic Tradition, Aldershot.
Demaray, John G. (1980). Milton's Theatrical Epic. The Invention and Design of Paradise Lost. London.
Henry, N. (1987). The True Wayfaring Christian. Studies in Milton's Puritanism. New York.
Hiller, Russell M. (2011) Milton's Messiah, Oxford.
Hunter, G.K. (1980). Paradise Lost. London.
Hunter, W.B. / Patrides, C. A. / Adamson, J.H. (1971). Bright Essence. Salt Lake City.
Kaufman, V. Milo (1978). Paradise in the Age of Milton. Victoria.
Kurth, B.O. (1959). Milton and Christian Heroism. Berkeley.
Lewis, Clive Staples. (1960), Preface to Paradise Lost. London.
Loewenstein, David. (1993). Milton: Paradise Lost. Cambridge.
Martin, John Rupert. (1977). Baroque. London.
Nicolson, Marjorie Hope. (1964). John Milton. A Reader's Guide to His Poetry. London.
Patrides, C. A.(1966). Milton and the Christian Tradition. Oxford.
Stewart, Stanley (1973). The Enclosed Garden. The Myth of the Fall of Man in English Literature. Pittsburgh.
Revard, S. P. (1980). The War in Heaven. Ithaca and London.
Steadman, J. M. (1939). Milton and the Paradoxes of Renaissance Heroism. London.
Steadman, J. M. (1968). Milton's Epic Characters. Image and Idol. Chapel Hill.
Notes
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Term 2026Z:
Three absences during the semester are allowed |