James Joyce

In this course, the student will examine James Joyce’s aesthetic and artistic sensibilities through close readings of his major works, placing special emphasis on Ulysses. The student will first take a look at the life and times of James Joyce to understand his context, then progress through his works chronologically. By the end of this course, the student will not only have read and thought critically about a number of his most celebrated works, but will have evaluated the reasons for Joyce’s prestigious position within the English canon. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (English Literature 406)