Dr. Glimp specializes in Renaissance English literature. Most of his work has explored how English authors of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries engaged aspects of Renaissance moral and political philosophy, though he also has interests in contemporary literary and social theory. He is currently completing a project on discourses of security and the genres of emergency in the Renaissance. He has begun another project on taxation in early modern England, and the representation of tax controversy in Renaissance English literature.
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english renaissance literature, political theories of security and risk, literary representation of emergency
ENGL 2102 - Literary Analysis
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Spring 2018
Provides a basic skills course designed to equip students to handle the English major. Emphasizes critical writing and the acquisition of basic techniques and vocabulary of literary criticism through close attention to poetry and prose.
ENGL 3000 - Shakespeare for Nonmajors
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019
Introduction to Shakespeare. Introduces students to 6-10 of Shakespeare's major plays. Comedies, histories, and tragedies will be studied. Some non-dramatic poetry may be included. Viewing of Shakespeare in performance is often required.
ENGL 3116 - Topics in Advanced Theory
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Studies special topics in theory; specially designed for English majors. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours different topics.
ENGL 3583 - Milton
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Spring 2018
Milton's poetry and selected prose.
ENGL 5029 - British Literature and Culture Before 1800
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Spring 2020
Introduces graduate level study of medieval and early modern writing through the long eighteenth century. Emphasizes a wide range of genres, forms, historical background, and secondary criticism. Cultivates research skills necessary for advanced graduate study. Topics will vary. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
