Victorian Social Criticism through Literature
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Victorian Social Criticism
Overview of the Victorian era, social criticism, and its role in literature

Module #2
Industrialization and Urbanization:Dickens Coketown
Analyzing Charles Dickens portrayal of industrialization and urbanization in Hard Times

Module #3
The Condition of the Working Class:Engels and Dickens
Comparing and contrasting Friedrich Engels The Condition of the Working Class in England with Dickens depictions of working-class life

Module #4
Womens Roles and Restrictions:The Lives of Middle-Class Women
Examining the limitations placed on women during the Victorian era through the works of Elizabeth Gaskell and others

Module #5
The Fallen Woman:Prostitution and Sexuality in Victorian Literature
Analyzing the portrayal of prostitution and sexuality in works such as Dickens Oliver Twist and Mary Barton

Module #6
Education and Social Mobility:Dickens and Thackeray
Exploring the themes of education and social mobility in the works of Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray

Module #7
The Crimean War and the Nurses Role:Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole
Discussing the impact of the Crimean War on the development of nursing as a profession and its representation in literature

Module #8
Imperialism and Empire:Kipling and Conrad
Examining the representation of imperialism and empire in the works of Rudyard Kipling and Joseph Conrad

Module #9
Social Class and Hierarchy:The Aristocracy and the Upper Class
Analyzing the portrayal of the aristocracy and upper class in works such as The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and The Small House at Allington

Module #10
Religion and Morality:The Role of the Church
Exploring the representation of religion and morality in Victorian literature, including the role of the Church of England

Module #11
Poverty and Philanthropy:The Representation of Charity Work
Discussing the portrayal of poverty and philanthropy in works such as Dickens Oliver Twist and Bleak House

Module #12
Rural Life and the Agrarian Economy:Hardy and Eliot
Examining the representation of rural life and the agrarian economy in the works of Thomas Hardy and George Eliot

Module #13
Social Reform and Activism:The Role of Literature
Analyzing the role of literature in social reform and activism during the Victorian era

Module #14
Child Labor and Education:Dickens and the Ragged Schools
Discussing the portrayal of child labor and education in Dickens works and the Ragged Schools movement

Module #15
The Emergence of the Middle Class:Commerce and Industry
Examining the representation of the emerging middle class and its relationship to commerce and industry

Module #16
Victorian Values and Morality:The Hypocrisy of the Upper Class
Analyzing the critique of upper-class morality and values in Victorian literature

Module #17
The Rise of the New Woman:Feminism and Independence
Discussing the representation of feminist ideals and the emergence of the New Woman in Victorian literature

Module #18
Literature and Social Change:The Legacy of Victorian Social Criticism
Examining the impact of Victorian social criticism on literature and society, and its continued relevance today

Module #19
Case Study:Elizabeth Gaskells Mary Barton
In-depth analysis of Gaskells Mary Barton as a work of social criticism

Module #20
Case Study:Charles Dickens Hard Times
In-depth analysis of Dickens Hard Times as a work of social criticism

Module #21
Case Study:Thomas Hardys Tess of the dUrbervilles
In-depth analysis of Hardys Tess of the dUrbervilles as a work of social criticism

Module #22
The Victorian Age in Context:Historical and Cultural Background
Providing historical and cultural context for the Victorian era and its social criticism

Module #23
Key Debates and Controversies:Poverty, Education, and Morality
Examining key debates and controversies of the Victorian era, including poverty, education, and morality

Module #24
The Role of the Author:Social Commentary and Personal Politics
Analyzing the role of the author in Victorian social criticism, including their personal politics and biases

Module #25
Reception and Impact:How Victorian Social Criticism Was Received
Discussing the reception and impact of Victorian social criticism, including its influence on public opinion and policy

Module #26
Influence on Later Literature:The Legacy of Victorian Social Criticism
Examining the influence of Victorian social criticism on later literature and its continued relevance today

Module #27
Comparative Analysis:Victorian Social Criticism and Contemporary Issues
Comparing and contrasting Victorian social criticism with contemporary social issues and literary works

Module #28
Student Research Project:Analyzing a Work of Victorian Social Criticism
Guided research project analyzing a work of Victorian social criticism, applying course concepts and themes

Module #29
Peer Review and Discussion:Sharing Research Findings
Peer review and discussion of student research projects, sharing insights and findings

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Victorian Social Criticism through Literature career

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Victorian Social Criticism through Literature ( 30 Modules )

Victorian Social Criticism through Literature
( 30 Modules )