Module #1 Introduction to Satire and the Enlightenment Overview of satire as a literary genre and its significance during the Enlightenment era
Module #2 Defining Satire:Types and Characteristics Exploring the different types of satire, including irony, sarcasm, and ridicule, and their characteristic features
Module #3 The Historical Context of Satire in the 17th and 18th Centuries Examining the social, political, and cultural landscape of Europe during the Enlightenment era and its influence on satire
Module #4 Early Satirists:Lucian, Erasmus, and Rabelais Analyzing the works of early satirists and their influence on the development of satire during the Enlightenment
Module #5 Jonathan Swift and the Birth of Modern Satire Exploring Swifts contributions to satire, including his use of irony and ridicule in works like Gullivers Travels
Module #6 Alexander Pope and the Rise of Satirical Poetry Examining Popes use of satire in his poetry, including The Rape of the Lock and An Essay on Man
Module #7 Voltaire and the Art of Satirical Prose Analyzing Voltaires use of satire in his writings, including Candide and Lettres philosophiques
Module #8 Satire and the Emergence of the Novel Exploring the role of satire in the development of the novel as a literary genre during the Enlightenment
Module #9 Satire and Social Commentary:Attacks on Hypocrisy and Luxury Examining how satirists targeted social ills such as hypocrisy, luxury, and corruption during the Enlightenment
Module #10 Satire and Politics:Critiquing Monarchy and Empire Analyzing how satirists critiqued monarchical systems and colonialism during the Enlightenment
Module #11 Satire and the Church:Critiquing Religious Dogma Exploring how satirists targeted religious dogma and the excesses of the Church during the Enlightenment
Module #12 Women and Satire:The Contributions of Women Writers Examining the role of women writers, such as Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Frances Burney, in the development of satire
Module #13 Satire and the Rise of Journalism Analyzing the relationship between satire and the emergence of journalism during the Enlightenment
Module #14 Satire and the Visual Arts Exploring the intersection of satire and visual art, including caricature and cartooning
Module #15 Satire and the Theater Examining the role of satire in the development of 18th-century drama, including works by playwrights like Congreve and Sheridan
Module #16 Satire and the Public Sphere Analyzing the relationship between satire and the emergence of the public sphere during the Enlightenment
Module #17 Satire and Censorship:The Challenges of Publishing Satire Examining the challenges faced by satirists in publishing their work, including censorship and persecution
Module #18 The Legacy of Enlightenment Satire Exploring the lasting impact of Enlightenment satire on modern literature and culture
Module #19 Case Study:Satire in 18th-Century Britain In-depth analysis of satire in 18th-century Britain, including its major themes and authors
Module #20 Case Study:Satire in 18th-Century France In-depth analysis of satire in 18th-century France, including its major themes and authors
Module #21 Comparing Satire across National Boundaries Comparing and contrasting the development of satire across different European countries during the Enlightenment
Module #22 Satire and the Digital Age Exploring the relevance of Enlightenment satire in the digital age, including its applications in modern media and politics
Module #23 Writing Satire:Crafting Effective Satirical Pieces Practical workshop on writing satire, including techniques for crafting ironic and humorous pieces
Module #24 Satire in Contemporary Culture Analyzing the role of satire in contemporary culture, including its applications in media, politics, and social commentary
Module #25 The Ethics of Satire:Balancing Humor and Offense Examining the ethical considerations of writing satire, including the risk of offending and the importance of context
Module #26 Satire and Social Change:Effecting Reform through Humor Analyzing the potential of satire to effect social change and reform through humor and ridicule
Module #27 Satire and Power:Challenging Authority through Humor Examining how satire has been used to challenge authority and power structures throughout history
Module #28 Satire and Identity:Exploring Race, Gender, and Class Analyzing how satire has been used to explore and critique issues of race, gender, and class throughout history
Module #29 Satire and the Future:Imagining New Possibilities Speculating on the future of satire and its potential to shape cultural and political discourse
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Rise of Satire during the Enlightenment career
