Medieval to Modern: European Literary History
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Medieval Literature
Overview of the medieval period, historical context, and key literary features

Module #2
The Epic Tradition:Beowulf and The Song of Roland
Analysis of Old English and Old French epics, exploring heroism, honor, and cultural values

Module #3
Christianity and the Emergence of Verse Romance
Examination of how Christianity influenced literature, focusing on works like The Canterbury Tales

Module #4
Courly Love and the Troubadours
Discussion of the impact of courtly love on medieval literature, featuring works by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun

Module #5
The Renaissance and Humanism
Exploration of the Renaissances revival of classical learning and its influence on European literature

Module #6
Petrarch and the Sonnet
Analysis of Petrarchs sonnets and their influence on the Renaissance literary landscape

Module #7
The Emergence of the Novel:Don Quixote
Examination of Cervantes Don Quixote as a pioneering work of modern fiction

Module #8
Shakespeare and the English Renaissance
In-depth analysis of Shakespeares plays and their role in shaping English literature

Module #9
The Metaphysical Poets:Donne, Herbert, and Marvell
Exploration of the metaphysical poets use of imagery, symbolism, and philosophical themes

Module #10
The Restoration and the Rise of Realism
Discussion of the Restoration periods impact on literature, featuring works by John Dryden and Jonathan Swift

Module #11
The Enlightenment and the Development of Reason
Analysis of how the Enlightenments emphasis on reason influenced literary themes and styles

Module #12
The Romantic Movement:Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Blake
Examination of the Romantics focus on nature, emotion, and the individual experience

Module #13
The Gothic Revival:Ann Radcliffe and Matthew Lewis
Exploration of the Gothic genres emergence and its exploration of the human psyche

Module #14
The Victorian Era:Dickens, Eliot, and the Social Novel
Analysis of the Victorian novels focus on social issues, morality, and the rise of realism

Module #15
Aestheticism and the Decadent Movement
Discussion of Oscar Wilde, Walter Pater, and the cultural significance of aestheticism and decadence

Module #16
Modernism and the Fragmentation of Identity
Examination of modernist experiments in form, style, and narrative, featuring works by James Joyce and Virginia Woolf

Module #17
The Rise of European Avant-Garde:Futurism, Surrealism, and Dada
Analysis of the avant-garde movements rejection of traditional forms and exploration of new artistic possibilities

Module #18
The Interwar Period:Politics, History, and Literature
Discussion of how literature responded to the political and social upheavals of the interwar period

Module #19
Post-War Literature and the Crisis of Identity
Examination of post-war literatures exploration of identity, morality, and the human condition

Module #20
Postmodernism and the Challenge to traditional Narratives
Analysis of postmodernist experiments with narrative, featuring works by Thomas Pynchon and Italo Calvino

Module #21
Contemporary European Literature:Migration, Identity, and Globalization
Discussion of contemporary literatures engagement with issues of migration, identity, and globalization

Module #22
Women Writers and the Canon
Exploration of the historical marginalization of women writers and their contributions to European literary history

Module #23
The Literature of the Periphery:Eastern Europe and the Balkans
Analysis of the literary traditions and cultural landscapes of Eastern Europe and the Balkans

Module #24
The Digital Age and the Future of European Literature
Discussion of the impact of digital technology on literature, publishing, and reading practices

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Medieval to Modern: European Literary History career

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Medieval to Modern: European Literary History ( 25 Modules )

Medieval to Modern: European Literary History
( 25 Modules )