Those Wild Victorians

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

The term "Victorian" often denotes inhibition, prudery, or narrow-mindedness. This course tests such stereotypes by unearthing facets of Victorian culture that signify a "wild" refusal or inability to be governed by norms commonly associated with the era. Through close analysis of selected texts, we will uncover the fears, desires, and tensions that subvert and disrupt the era's staid self-projections. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits. Not open to students with credit for ENGL 3402Y, 3405H, or 3407H.