Course Contents

Introduction to English Prose Brief history of English Prose Introduction and characteristics of Renaissance Prose (1485-1660) Introduction to Francis Bacon and as father of English Prose Major Characteristics of Bacon`s prose style Text reading, discussion and analysis of the essay “Of Truth” Text reading, discussion and analysis of the essay “Of Death” Text reading, discussion and analysis of the essay “Of Revenge” Text reading, discussion and analysis of the essay “Of Studies” Text reading, discussion and analysis of the essay “Of Nobility” Text reading, discussion and analysis of the essay “Of Superstition ” Text reading, discussion and analysis of the essay “Of Parents and Children” Text reading, discussion and analysis of the essay “Of Adversity” Text reading, discussion and analysis of the essay “Of Friendship” Text reading, discussion and analysis of the essay “Of Great Places” Bacon as pragmatist and Worldly philosopher Epigrammatic quality of Bacon Essays Bacon’s Essays stylistic devices Introduction to Restoration & 18th Century Prose (1660 - 1789) Introduction to Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) Swift’s prose style Contemporary age and commentary on social and political follies

Course Learning Outcomes

The student will be able • To Read, understand and appreciate literary texts. • To Observe and comprehend the journey of prose writing over six centuries. • To Develop skills in literary analysis, including comprehension of the narrative fundamentals , point of view and theme. • To Gain an appreciation of different prose styles and approaches. • To develop an appreciation modern style prose. • To develop sensitivity to language. • To develop the ability to effectively critique your own writing. • To Write one fiction pieces and produce finished, polished text