The History of English Literature II [ LGERM1524 ]

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.

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.

Oral exam based on the lectures and the required reading.

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

 

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).

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

 

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