Information Package / Course Catalogue
Eighteenth Century English Literature
Course Code: İDE214
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to analyze with students the examples of poetry, prose and drama written in the 18th century England and evaluate these examples by taking the historical, social and cultural context of the 18th century England into consideration.

Course Content

In this course, students learn the history and literature of the 18th century and analyze the works of the writers, poets and dramatists of the period. They learn the distinctive qualities of the literary genres that were popular during the 18th century England.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Çiğdem ALP PAMUK
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To have knowledge of the literary works written in the 18th century England.
2.2. To evaluate the literary works considering the social, cultural and historical context of the period.
3.3. To learn the distinctive qualities of the popular genres of the period.
4.4. To identify and analyze the implicit and explicit meanings of a literary text.
5.5. To approach a text critically and make logical deductions based on textual evidences.
6.6. To have knowledge of English culture, history and literature.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Abrams, M.H. The Norton Anthology of English Literature.
2.2. Burgess, Anthony. English Literature: A Survey for Students.
3.3. Zwicker, Steven. The Cambridge Companion to English Literature: 1650-1740
4.4. Richetti, John. The Cambridge Companion to the Eighteenth Century Novel.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Social, Cultural and Historical Context of the 18th Century
Week 3 - Theoretical
Literary Background of the 18th Century
Week 4 - Theoretical
Satirists: John Dryden- Mac Flecknoe
Week 5 - Theoretical
Literary Criticism: John Dryden-An Essay of Dramatic Poesy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Restoration and the Eighteenth Century Drama
Week 7 - Theoretical
Restoration and the Eighteenth Century Drama
Week 8 - Theoretical
Satirists: Alexander Pope- The Rape of the Lock
Week 9 - Theoretical
Precursors of Romantic Poetry
Week 10 - Theoretical
Journalists and Essayists in the 18th century: Richard Steele and Joseph Addison
Week 11 - Theoretical
Satirists: Jonathan Swift- Gulliver’s Travels
Week 12 - Theoretical
Satirists: Jonathan Swift – Modest Proposal
Week 13 - Theoretical
Characteristics of the 18th Century Novel
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Assignment1224
Midterm Examination1426
Final Examination1426
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026