The Enlightenment and its Impact on Literature
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Enlightenment
Explore the historical and philosophical context of the Enlightenment, its key thinkers, and its core ideas.

Module #2
The Rise of Reason and Science
Analyze the impact of scientific discoveries and philosophical developments on literature during the Enlightenment.

Module #3
Major Enlightenment Thinkers
Examine the contributions of influential thinkers such as Descartes, Locke, and Voltaire to the Enlightenment.

Module #4
The Enlightenments View of Human Nature
Discuss how Enlightenment thinkers viewed human nature and its implications for literature.

Module #5
The Emergence of the Novel
Explore the rise of the novel as a literary form during the Enlightenment and its connection to the periods values.

Module #6
Daniel Defoe and the Early Novel
Analyze Daniel Defoes works, such as Robinson Crusoe, in the context of the emerging novel form.

Module #7
Jonathan Swift and Satire
Examine Jonathan Swifts use of satire in works like Gullivers Travels and its connection to Enlightenment values.

Module #8
Early American Literature and the Enlightenment
Discuss the impact of the Enlightenment on early American literature, including writers like Franklin and Jefferson.

Module #9
The French Enlightenment and Literature
Explore the role of French writers like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Diderot in shaping Enlightenment thought and literature.

Module #10
The Scottish Enlightenment and Literature
Analyze the contributions of Scottish writers like David Hume and Adam Smith to the Enlightenment and its literary manifestations.

Module #11
The Rise of Sentimentalism
Examine the emergence of sentimentalism as a literary movement during the Enlightenment and its implications for literature.

Module #12
Laurence Sterne and Tristram Shandy
Analyze Laurence Sternes innovative novel Tristram Shandy and its connection to Enlightenment values and literary experiments.

Module #13
Henry Fielding and the Development of the Novel
Discuss Henry Fieldings role in shaping the novel form and his contributions to the literary landscape of the Enlightenment.

Module #14
The Novel of Manners and Social Satire
Explore the development of the novel of manners and social satire during the Enlightenment, including works by writers like Frances Burney and Maria Edgeworth.

Module #15
The Gothic Novel and the Sublime
Analyze the emergence of the Gothic novel and its connection to Enlightenment ideas about the sublime and human nature.

Module #16
Women Writers and the Enlightenment
Examine the contributions and experiences of women writers during the Enlightenment, including figures like Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley.

Module #17
The Enlightenment and the emergence of Romanticism
Discuss how the Enlightenment laid the groundwork for the emergence of Romanticism and its literary manifestations.

Module #18
Literary Criticism and the Enlightenment
Analyze the development of literary criticism during the Enlightenment and its impact on literary theory and practice.

Module #19
The Enlightenment and Colonialism
Examine the complex relationships between the Enlightenment, colonialism, and literature, including the representation of non-Western cultures.

Module #20
The Enlightenment and the Public Sphere
Discuss the role of literature in shaping the public sphere during the Enlightenment and its implications for civic engagement and democracy.

Module #21
The Legacy of the Enlightenment in Literature
Analyze how the Enlightenments ideas and values continue to shape literature and literary theory in the modern era.

Module #22
Case Study:Mary Shelleys Frankenstein
Examine Mary Shelleys Frankenstein as a key work of Enlightenment literature, exploring its connections to science, reason, and the human condition.

Module #23
Case Study:Denis Diderots Rameaus Nephew
Analyze Denis Diderots Rameaus Nephew as a representative work of Enlightenment literature, exploring its connections to satire, reason, and human nature.

Module #24
The Enlightenment and Literature:A Retrospective
Review the key themes, ideas, and literary developments explored throughout the course, emphasizing their ongoing relevance and impact.

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in The Enlightenment and its Impact on Literature career

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The Enlightenment and its Impact on Literature ( 25 Modules )

The Enlightenment and its Impact on Literature
( 25 Modules )