English
2323 (British Literature, Part II)
Course Prerequisites: English 1302
Description: A
survey course which consists of reading and analyzing significant works of
British literature beginning with the Romantic Period and culminating with the
Twentieth Century.
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The Norton Anthology of English Literature, The Major Authors, Volume B, 8th ed. David, Donaldson, etal., W. W. Norton & Co: New York |
Reading: Regular textbook reading assignments plus online handouts or
assigned websites as well as the writing of others in the class.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability
to:
Recognize
the basic elements of fiction (plot, theme, character, symbol, style, and point
of view) as they appear in selected works of British literature
Recognize
recurring themes as they appear in selected works of British literature
Demonstrate
the understanding of selected assignments by responding to evaluation that tests
the ability to read closely
Read and
analyze both masterpieces and secondary works of British literature and
demonstrate a knowledge of literary genres and terminology.
Recognize
the major movements and periods of British literature from the Romantic Period
through the Twentieth Century.
Communicate
an understanding of British literature through papers, projects, and assignments
written in clear, well-organized prose.
Overall Course Competencies:
Identify
the characteristics and significance of the generally-accepted periods of the
second half of British Literature: Romantic, Victorian, and Modern.
Read
and analyze masterpieces and, where necessary, secondary works of each of the
major periods of British literature: epic, poetry, fiction, and drama.
Compare,
contrast, and synthesize works and ideas in a perceptive fashion.
Use
standard terminology and techniques to analyze works from the various genres.
Understand
the themes and significance of literary works.
Express
results of literary analysis in a clear, well-organized style.
Understand
the relation of a work to its period and to British literature as a whole.
Participate
in all assigned work.
Grades:
Assigned Discussion Board topics
Five -
seven tests including the final exam*
One
research essay
*(Failure to complete the final may result
in a failing grade for the course)
