Module #1 Introduction to the Course Overview of the British Empire and its significance in 19th century literature
Module #2 The British Empire:A Historical Context A brief history of the British Empire, including its expansion, key events, and significance
Module #3 Literary Movements of the 19th Century An overview of major literary movements of the 19th century, including Romanticism, Victorianism, and Imperialism
Module #4 The Idea of Empire in Literature Exploring the concept of empire in 19th century literature, including notions of superiority and civilization
Module #5 Imperialism and Identity:Rudyard Kiplings The White Mans Burden Analyzing Kiplings poem and its representation of imperial ideology
Module #6 Constructions of Self and Other Examining how 19th century literature constructed and represented non-Western cultures and identities
Module #7 The British Raj in India:Historical Context A historical overview of British colonial rule in India, including key events and figures
Module #8 The Raj in Literature:E.M. Forsters A Passage to India Analyzing Forsters novel and its representation of British-Indian relations
Module #9 Indian Voices:Responses to Colonialism Exploring literary responses to British colonialism from Indian writers, including Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Module #10 The Scramble for Africa:Historical Context A historical overview of European colonization of Africa, including the Berlin Conference and key events
Module #11 Africa in Literature:Joseph Conrads Heart of Darkness Analyzing Conrads novella and its representation of African cultures and the colonial experience
Module #12 African Voices:Responses to Colonialism Exploring literary responses to British colonialism from African writers, including Sol Plaatje and Tiyo Soga
Module #13 Womens Roles in the British Empire Examining the roles and experiences of women in the British Empire, including missionaries, travelers, and writers
Module #14 Gender and Imperialism in Literature Analyzing how 19th century literature represented gender and imperialism, including womens perspectives
Module #15 Feminist Perspectives on Empire:Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole Exploring the roles and writings of women who challenged and subverted imperial ideologies
Module #16 The Economic Imperatives of Empire Examining the economic motivations and consequences of British imperialism
Module #17 The Representation of Labor and Economy in Literature Analyzing how 19th century literature represented labor, trade, and economic systems
Module #18 The Working-Class Experience of Empire Exploring the experiences and perspectives of working-class people in the British Empire
Module #19 Forms of Resistance to British Rule Examining the various forms of resistance to British colonial rule, including rebellions and nationalist movements
Module #20 Literary Representations of Resistance Analyzing how 19th century literature represented resistance and rebellion, including fictional and non-fictional accounts
Module #21 The Legacy of Resistance in Modern Literature Exploring how modern literature continues to engage with the legacy of resistance and rebellion in the British Empire
Module #22 The Decline of the British Empire Examining the historical context of the British Empires decline, including World War I and II
Module #23 Literary Representations of Decline Analyzing how 19th and 20th century literature represented the decline of the British Empire
Module #24 The Legacy of Empire in Modern Politics and Culture Exploring the ongoing impact of the British Empire on modern politics, culture, and society
Module #25 Critical Approaches to Empire in Literature Examining different critical approaches to understanding empire in literature, including postcolonialism and Marxism
Module #26 Applying Literary Analysis to Contemporary Issues Exploring how literary analysis can inform contemporary debates about imperialism, globalization, and social justice
Module #27 Research and Writing Workshop A hands-on workshop on researching and writing about the British Empire in 19th century literature
Module #28 Conclusion:The Significance of the British Empire in 19th Century Literature Summarizing key takeaways and significance of the course
Module #29 Future Directions:New Approaches and Perspectives Exploring new approaches and perspectives in the study of the British Empire in 19th century literature
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The British Empire in 19th Century Literature career
