| 1 | To provide students with an overview of the major periods and literary movements in British literature from the Old English period to the Puritan Age. |
| 2 | To introduce students to major authors and representative literary works from the periods covered in the course. |
| 3 | To familiarize students with the historical, social, cultural, and literary contexts of early English literature. |
| 4 | To provide students with knowledge of fundamental literary concepts, terminology, genres, and techniques. |
| 5 | To promote students’ appreciation and understanding of literary texts within their historical and cultural contexts. |
| 6 | To establish a foundation for the interpretation and comparative study of selected literary works. |