British Literature III is the third part of a four-semester sequence of courses consisting of British Literature I, II, III and IV. British Literature III and IV teaches students British Literature from approximately the age of the Industrial Revolution, i.e. the last decades of the 18th Century, up to the modern period. It aims to provide students with a solid grounding in British Romantic, Victorian, and Modern Literature and Thought. Students are introduced to the historical context of the literary pieces they are reading, including social, political, and cultural history. Students also study formal aspects of literature, including word choice, literary techniques, and style. Students are taught how to read critically and to discuss and evaluate the significance and contribution of literature to human civilization.

[this syllabus is subject to change] This course consists of two parts. The first part will introduce students to Romantic literature; the second will focus on the Victorian era.

Textbook: The Norton Anthology of English Literature (Shorter 11th edition), Volume 2.
Handouts will be provided via iLearn.