THE VICTORIAN ERA.

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Covers the literature of Britain from 1837 to 1901, a period shaped by the literary movements of Realism and Naturalism. Genres may include the novel, poetry, drama, scientific writing, or essays. Focuses on major themes or issues in social, ethical, and aesthetic thought, such as Darwinism, democracy, class conflict, and empire. Prerequisite: English majors must have earned a C or better in ENGL 3350 and in one literature survey course ( ENGL 3340 , ENGL 3341 , ENGL 3351 , ENGL 3352 , ENGL 3361 , or ENGL 3362 ). Non-majors must have earned a C or better in 3 hours of sophomore literature ( ENGL 2303 , ENGL 2309 , ENGL 2319 , ENGL 2329 ).