{"id":1157,"date":"2019-02-05T14:07:45","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T14:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-hiltner-english-ucsb-edu-v05.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=1157"},"modified":"2019-02-10T03:32:07","modified_gmt":"2019-02-10T03:32:07","slug":"1157-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hiltner.english.ucsb.edu\/index.php\/1157-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Eng 101, Summer 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eng 101, Summer 2013<\/em><\/p>\n

English Literature: the Medieval Period to 1650<\/em><\/p>\n

This course is an introduction to the first eight hundred years of English literature from the Anglo Saxon beginnings to the 1645 edition of Milton\u2019s\u00a0Poems<\/em>. After surveying some very early works, such as the\u00a0Dream of the Rood<\/em>, we will read\u00a0Beowulf<\/em>, one of the greatest epics in the English language, in Seamus Heaney\u2019s exquisite translation. From there we will move to excerpts from\u00a0Sir Gawain and the Green Knight<\/em>\u00a0and Chaucer\u2019s\u00a0The Canterbury Tales<\/em>\u00a0before concluding in the Renaissance with Milton and Marvell. Throughout the quarter we will be considering just what these texts can tell us about the cultures that produced them, especially their attitudes toward gender, politics, religion, and the environment. What, for example, might \u201cThe Wife of Bath\u2019s Tale\u201d tell us about the position of women in Chaucer\u2019s England? Similarly, does the\u00a0Dream of the Rood<\/em>, which is\u2013quite remarkably\u2013told in part from the perspective of a tree, tell us anything about how nature and the natural world was imagined?<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease rate the overall quality of the instructor\u2019s teaching\u201d<\/p>\n

Average rating: 4.8 of 5\u00a0(\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 Excellent; \u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u00a0Very Good; \u2663\u2663\u2663\u00a0Good; \u2663\u2663\u00a0Fair; \u2663\u00a0Poor)<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 An absolutely brilliant course. Prof. Hiltner is one of the greatest professors that I\u2019ve ever had. The death of his knowledge is unbelievable and he was able to answer any questions that we had. He made me interested in a period of literature that isn\u2019t usually my favorite. He was nice, helpful, and understanding. A truly wonderful course.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 As somebody who is not an English major, I still found this class very enjoyable. So much so that in the fall I\u2019m going to be looking into double majoring. Really amazing class. A tiny bit rushed, but still so good.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 I appreciated the midterm\/final reviews in class because I know it\u2019s much more of a privilege (since most of my professors\/TAs don\u2019t have reviews). I would have preferred to read Chaucer in translation, but I\u2019m glad I didn\u2019t because it gave me a feel for Chaucer style. I will be crashing your Milton course in the winter (2014) since I know it will be full before I can add it. Great professor, offers interesting views about course materials. Easy to understand! Coherently connects different works from different periods together. Best professor I\u2019ve had it UCSB.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 Ken is an awesome teacher. He\u2019s very clear and easy-to-understand. He tries to make us do as well as possible. He clearly is passionate about what he\u2019s teaching. I\u2019d take a class with him again.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 I am interested in medieval literature and took this class is an indication of whether I should specialize in medieval Lit. I absolutely loved this class! The lecture was always interesting and I can now say that I have at least read many of the great authors of the time. Thank you Prof. Hiltner! You\u2019re awesome \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 Very good professor, made a previously uninteresting topic interesting, and made the works and class not a chore, which I expected it to be. Well-run and organize class. 10\/10 would take again.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 Very chill class. Shouts out to Donne, Milton, and Chaucer\u2019s Pardoner. Hiltner is a delightful jolly fountain of medieval knowledge.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 Teacher is awesome!<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 I loved his teaching style. His tests are not meant to trip us up at all. Overall, great teacher.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 Very good class. I enjoyed it a lot. Great professor.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 Great professor, truly interested in his lectures and students. Goes out of his way to help \u2013 easily the best English professor that I\u2019ve had by a wide margin.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 The course was well-planned and Prof. Hiltner is very knowledgeable on the subject. All his lectures are relevant to the tests. I would have liked to have started with the\u00a0Faerie Queene<\/i>\u00a0early one and I wish we had more time for the reading. However, Prof. Hiltner is very accessible is extremely helpful. Great class! Will take another with him.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 The course was well-organized. The daunting nature of medieval literature was made enjoyable and manageable by the professor. Very well taught and straightforward.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 He\u2019s a really good teacher, but medieval literature is really boring.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 Prof. Hiltner is both knowledgeable and passionate about the material, making the class a great overall learning experience. I\u2019d happily recommend his class.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 Hiltner is a very good lecturer. He keeps the material interesting and relevant and structures the assignments very. The only issue was the pace of the course, given the amount of work and readings.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 I was not interested in this course, but Hiltner made material engaging. I now have a different perspective on Middle English and medieval literature.<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 Prof. Hiltner is an excellent teacher, who goes out of his way to help his students. He breaks down the class material and answers any questions we may have. His lectures are really clear and detailed. The readings are interested and new. Thank you! Have a great summer!<\/p>\n

\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663\u2663 All the reading is tedious, but you made it somewhat interesting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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