Faculty Syllabus

ENGL-2323 British Literature 18th Century to the Present

Latasha Goodwyn


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ENGL-2323-018 (34157)
LEC TuTh 9:00am - 10:20am RRC RRC8 8212.00

ENGL-2323-023 (34160)
LEC MW 1:30pm - 2:50pm RRC RRC8 8303.00

Course Requirements

Course Prerequisites

To enroll in this course, you must have:

  • Completed at least two semesters of composition or a sophomore-level literature course
  • Earned a minimum grade of C

Students who do not meet prerequisites may be asked to provide proof and cannot remain in the course.

Incomplete Policy

  • Incompletes are granted only in cases of extreme and documented emergencies
  • An Incomplete is official only after both the student and instructor sign an Incomplete Form

Grades and Grading

Course Components:

  • Essays / Poetry Response Activity / Unit 2 Paper: 20%
  • Quizzes: 10%
  • Daily Reading Notes/ graphic organizers: 30%
  • Final Project: 20%
  • Final Exam: 20%

Grade Scale:

Grade

Percentage

A

90–100%

B

80–89%

C

70–79%

D

60–69%

F

0–59%

Course Policies

Orientation

  • Complete the syllabus quiz within the first 7 days
  • Course assignments unlock only after completion

Attendance and Participation

  • Attend all classes prepared to participate
  • Check Blackboard for updates if absent

Late Work / Make-Up

  • Unit 1 & 2 assignments may be submitted up to 3 days late at 7:00 am with no penalty
  • Do not email doctor’s notes
  • Final project cannot be submitted late

Essay Requirements and Use of Sources

All essays must include specific textual evidence to support your claims.

  • Evidence must be quoted directly from the primary text
  • The primary source is always the material covered in class
  • Only primary sources are permitted
  • No external sources are allowed for essays or Deep Dive assignments
  • All claims must be clearly supported by textual evidence

    Paper Assignments

    Submission Guidelines:

  • Submit via Blackboard
  • Acceptable formats: PDF or Microsoft Word
  • Typed, double-spaced, with name and section number
  • Two submission attempts per paper
  • Confirm submission in Blackboard
  • Papers not in readable format receive a zero
  • Do not email papers unless instructed

Academic Dishonesty Process

  • All written work must reflect your own thoughts and analysis
  • If academic dishonesty is suspected, the instructor will review the evidence with the student
  • After this discussion, the instructor will determine and apply the appropriate penalty according to college policy

Academic Integrity & AI Use

AI Use – Allowed

  • Creating outlines
  • Checking spelling and grammar
  • Revising sentences
  • Summarizing texts for understanding
  • Analyzing texts

AI Use – Not Allowed

  • Having AI write an entire paper or sections of a paper

Academic dishonesty will be addressed according to college policy.

Communication

  • Use your ACC student email for all official communication
  • Instructor announcements will be sent via ACC email
  • Download the Blackboard and Gmail apps to stay updated
  • Activate your email at: https://www.austincc.edu/accmail

Platform

  • Blackboard – REQUIRED
  • Submit assignments in MS Word or PDF
  • Some assignments may be submitted via PackBack

Instructional Methodology

Methods include:

  • Lectures
  • Class discussions
  • Quizzes
  • Projects
  • Essays
  • Final exam

Course Requirements:

  • Two papers
  • Three quizzes
  • Reading notes/ graphic organizers (9-10 total)
  • Final project
  • Final exam (multiple choice cumulative)

Academic Support / Accessibility

Students with documented disabilities should request accommodations through Student Accessibility Services (SAS):

  • Request accommodations when registering or at least three weeks before the semester
  • Provide the instructor with a Notice of Approved Accommodations
  • Accommodations are not retroactive

More information: https://www.austincc.edu/offices/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology

Readings

Anna Letitia Barbauld 

“The Rights of Woman" 

“Washing Day” 

Mary Wollstonecraft 

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman 

Feminism & Anti feminism in Barbauld

William Blake 

There is no Natural Religion 

Little Black Boy 

Divine image 

Shelley: “Hymn to Intellectual Beauty” 

 Shelley: “England 1819” 

Jane Austen 

Love and Friendship Sense & Sensibility 

Emily Bronte-Wuthering Heights

Charles Dickens-A Christmas Carol

Virginia Woolf- “Professions for Women” & “Three  Guineas”

 

 

Course Subjects

In this course, we will examine British literature from the 1780s to the present, exploring how historical and cultural contexts shaped each work. We will read fiction and poetry by a diverse range of authors across three major literary eras:

  • Romantic
  • Victorian
  • Modernist (Twentieth and Twenty First Centuries)

We will also analyze critical perspectives as they relate to the texts.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

  • Gain a rich understanding of major literary movements and authors
  • Develop close-reading and critical thinking skills
  • Improve analytical and academic writing

Office Hours

T Th 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM In person & Virtual

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M W 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM In person & Virtual

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T Th 1:50 PM - 2:40 PM in person & Virtual

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T Th 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Virtual

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Office Hours

T Th 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM In person & Virtual

NOTE

M W 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM In person & Virtual

NOTE

T Th 1:50 PM - 2:40 PM in person & Virtual

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T Th 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Virtual

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Published: 01/15/2026 13:43:42