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The History of English Literature II [ LGERM1524 ]


4.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h   1q 

Teacher(s) Latre Guido ;
Language English
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes

This course offers a chronological and critical survey of English literature from the 18th to the 21st century. It examines and illustrates the main literary movements and genres of this period and places them in their socio-cultural contexts.

Aims

At the end of the course, students should be able to show insight into the distinctive features of major literary movements and genres. They should be able to situate them in their socio-cultural and historical contexts. Students will become familiar with important literary figures and canonical works of the historical period that is studied. They will be expected to know how to read and interpret some key texts.

Evaluation methods

Oral exam based on the lectures and the required reading.

Teaching methods

Teaching method: formal lectures; workshops (10 hrs) help the students prepare their required reading.

 

Content

This course traces the dominant themes and literary techniques in English fiction and poetry from 1800 to the present (especially in the U.K. and Ireland).

Bibliography

Course materials: text syllabus; three novels; The Norton Anthology of English Literature 2.

 

Other information

Audio-visual materials will be used to illustrate the course.

Cycle et année
d'étude
> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures: German, Dutch and English
> Preparatory Year for Master in Modern Languages and Literatures: General
> Certificat universitaire en langues et littératures germaniques
> Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Bachelor in Information and Communication
> Bachelor in Philosophy
> Bachelor in Engineering : Architecture
> Bachelor in Ancient languages and Literatures : Classics
> Bachelor in Computer Science
> Bachelor in Psychology and Education: General
> Bachelor in Economics and Management
> Bachelor in Motor skills : General
> Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
> Bachelor in Human and Social Sciences
> Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology
> Bachelor in Political Sciences: General
> Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : General
> Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
> Bachelor in Mathematics
> Bachelor in History
> Bachelor in Biomedicine
> Bachelor in Engineering
> Bachelor in Pharmacy
> Bachelor in Religious Studies
> Preparotory year for Master in Modern Languages and Litteratures : German, Dutch and English
Faculty or entity
in charge
> LMOD


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