CH 3150 - Age of Victorian Eng -19thCent

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Comparative Humanities

Description:

A cultural and social history of Victorian England explores the many faces of 19th Century England through varied works of literature, art, political and social theory, and science. This period saw both significant changes and tensions. During Victoria's reign, England emerged as a modern, industrialized society characterized by class consciousness and the triumph of the middle class ideal, as well as by consumer culture and democratic political movement. At the same time, Great Britain became a world class economic and imperial power. Readings are from Dickens, Austen, Tennyson, Marx, Bentham, Darwin & others. Offered periodically.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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