İDE214

Eighteenth Century English Literature

Faculty \ Department
School of Humanities \ English Language and Literature
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
3
6
Elective
English
Prerequisites
-
Programs that can take the course
Undergraduate
Course Description
This course aims to familiarize students with one of the most important periods in English literary history. provides. The most important satirical works of English literature were written and the characteristics of the Age of Enlightenment were clearly It enables them to get to know and understand this period and its important writers closely.
Textbook and / or References
The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Volume I
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide an in-depth study of 18th century English literature. Students will study the period will learn about the social, political, historical, philosophical and cultural characteristics of literary genres and traditions. Read and analyze prominent literary works and learn about major poets and writers.
Course Outcomes
1. Students have knowledge of both the Age of Enlightenment and 18th century England in particular. will be able to.
2. Students will have knowledge of the genres, important examples and important poets of English 18th century literature.
3. Students will be able to analyze and interpret various 18th century works.
Tentative Course Plan
Week 1: Introduction Age of Enlightenment
Week 2: Political, economic and cultural developments in 18th century England
Week 3: Political, economic and cultural developments in 18th century England
Week 4: Alexander Pope
Week 5: Jonathan Swift
Week 6: John Gay
Week 7: Daniel Defore
Week 8: Samuel Richardson
Week 9: Joseph Addison
Week 10: Richard Steele
Week 11: Samuel Johnson
Week 12: General Review
Tentative Assesment Methods
• Midterm 30 %
• Final 40 %
• Quizzes 30 %
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