ENGL2659 - The 18th Century: Scandal & Sociability

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Nicola Parsons
Phone: +61 2 9036 7229
Email: nicola.parsons@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit examines the development of literature during the eighteenth century through two important literary and social figurations: scandal and sociability. We will investigate tropes of conversation, politeness and community as constitutents of literary texts as well as components of the spaces in which they were consumed. In addition, we will examine current theories regarding the development of a public sphere and the shifting social and cultural location of reading.

Assessments

1x1500wd research exercise (35%), 1x2500wd research essay (45%), 1x500wd discussion board posts (20%)

Textbooks

Delarivier Manley, 'The Adventures of Rivella';
Daniel Defoe, 'Moll Flanders';
Samuel Richardson, 'Pamela';
Sarah Scott, 'Millenium Hall'.
A Resource book, available from the University Copy Centre

Classes

2x1-hr lectures/week,
1x1-hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

18 senior credit points from English or Australian Literature

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