Often described as the “Age of Revolutions,” the first half of the nineteenth century is characterized by revolutionary new ways of understanding the individual and society. Focusing on the British context, this course examines how the period’s visual and verbal texts expressed the dominant discourse of “romanticism” and helped shape modern Western culture. Topics may include childhood; nature and culture; science and the supernatural; medievalism; publishing practices; technology; war and revolt; and class, gender and race. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: (ENG 108 and ACS 103) or ENG 208, Antirequisite: ENG 061 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
