Engl Novel: Dickens to Conrad

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A close reading of the major novels of the mid and late nineteenth century. Attention will be given to three long (700-900) page novels as well as two shorter novels. Emphasis will be on the treatment of significant themes such as gender relations, class relations, imperialism, sexuality, social and historical change, and moral conflict and ambiguity. Prerequisites: ENGL101 or ENGL115 Course Attributes: Humanities Elect/Integrations College of Arts & Sciences English