ENGL 2204 British Literature from 1790

British literature from the Romantic age to the present.

Registration Name

British Literature from 1790

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 1102 with a grade of "C" or better.

Offered

Demorest: As needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Understanding and appropriate use of literary language and terminology; appreciation of the artistic use of the English language, including imagery, symbolism, irony, allusions, and figures of speech.
2. Familiarity with literary genres and literary devices such as plot, setting, characterization, point of view, and theme.
3. Awareness of the cultural contexts and historical development of literary forms.
4. Appreciation of issues concerning translation and paraphrase.
5. Confidence in producing original criticism based on close reading of a text.
6. Sophistication in interpreting and evaluating secondary sources so as to enter the critical conversation.
7. Increased self-awareness through informed, imaginative engagement with other selves.