II year

Course Objectives:

• Historical Context:

  • Understand major historical events during the Victorian era.
  • Examine the impact of industrialization and urbanization.

• Social and Cultural Changes:

  • Explore transformations in class structures and gender roles.
  • Analyze the role of religion and morality in Victorian society.

• Literary Movements and Genres:

  • Survey Romanticism, Realism, and Gothic in Victorian literature.
  • Study key literary figures and their contributions.

• Literary Analysis:

  • Analyze representative works for themes and stylistic elements.
  • Examine literature's reflection of societal issues.

• Political Developments:

  • Examine parliamentary reforms and British Empire expansion.
  • Discuss political events' impact on citizens.

• Art and Architecture:

  • Explore Victorian art, including the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
  • Understand the influence of visual arts on culture.

• Science and Technology:

  • Investigate scientific advancements and technological innovations.
  • Explore the influence of science on culture.

• Colonialism and Imperialism:

  • Examine the expansion of the British Empire.
  • Discuss cultural and social implications of imperialism.