Faculty Syllabus

ENGL-2323 British Literature 18th Century to the Present

Kelly Towles


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ENGL-2323-005 (29060)
LEC TuTh 8:45am - 10:15am MEH MEHF B102

Course Requirements

Enrollment in any literature course requires credit for both ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 or their equivalents with at least a “C.” Additionally, students must pass ENGL 2322 with a grade of “C.” 

Readings

We will cover a variety of readings beginning in the Romantic period and moving into modern British Literature. 

Course Subjects

We will cover: The Romantic Period, The Victorian Age, Modernism, and Post-Colonialism. 

 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Upon completion of English 2323, students should be able to 

● identify characteristics of different genres 

● write about and discuss elements of poetry, novel(s), short stories, and drama and how the elements relate to the theme and work as a whole 

● read and discuss works of literature from various world cultures (our focus will be the works of Great Britain) 

● identify and discuss universal themes and human conditions in poetry, novel(s), drama, and short stories

● identify and discuss a historical and social context that affects a work of literature

 

Office Hours

F 8:00 AM - 4:25 PM HB102 (Advanced Academics Building)

NOTE Students can come at any time throughout the day on Fridays to receive additional support as needed.

Office Hours

F 8:00 AM - 4:25 PM HB102 (Advanced Academics Building)

NOTE Students can come at any time throughout the day on Fridays to receive additional support as needed.

Published: 01/12/2026 13:00:25