Classical Literature & History of English Literature (Semester -5)
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Classical Literature & History of English Literature
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Programme /Class: Degree |
Year: THIRD |
Semester: FIFTH |
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Subject: ENGLISH |
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Course Title: Classical Literature & History of English Literature |
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Course Outcomes: After completing this course, the students will be able to: Develop an understanding of the historical background of Greek and Roman literature. Appreciate the great works of classical writers like Plato, Homer and Sophocles. Trace the development of English drama through Miracle and Morality plays and the plays of University Wits. Develop an acquaintance with major religious, political and social movements from 15th to 20th century and their influence on English literature. Understand the characteristics of Elizabethan and Metaphysical poetry and special features of Neo-classical age and its literature Identify the reasons of the emergence of prose and novels and the decline of drama in England in the 18th century Comprehend the role of French Revolution in the evolution of romanticism in English literature. Comprehend the Victorian age ant its representative voices. Identify the characteristics of the poetry of Pre-Raphaelites and Naughty-Nineties. Comprehend the trends in the poetry, drama and fiction of 20th century English literature.
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Credits: 05 |
Core Compulsory |
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Max. Marks: 25+75 |
Min. Passing Marks: 8+25 |
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Historical Background 1. The Epic 2. Birth of Tragedy 3. Comedy and Tragedy in Classical Drama 4. The Athenian City State 5. Literary Cultures in Augustan Rome
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Prose Plato– The Republic (Book VII)
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Poetry Homer- The Iliad (Book I)
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Drama Sophocles- Oedipus Rex
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English Literature from Chaucer to Renaissance The age of Chaucer, Renaissance and Reformation; Miracle and Morality Play; University Wits; Elizabethan Poetry; Metaphysical Poetry
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Seventeenth Century & Eighteenth Century Neo-Classicism, Growth of the Novel; Precursors of Romanticism; Growth of Romantic Literature (Prose, Poetry, Drama and Novel)
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The Romantic Age & Nineteenth Century Growth of Victorian Literature (Prose, Poetry, Drama and Novel); Pre-Raphaelite Poetry; Naughty Nineties
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The Twentieth Century Twentieth Century British Poetry; Twentieth Century NovelPsychological Novel, Stream of Consciousness Novel; Twentieth Century Drama;
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