The University of Hong Kong
School/Faculty:
School of English
Curriculum/Course/Program:
English Studies
Literature Related Courses
ENGL1013 Exploring the modern: Reading early 20th century British writing
Course description:
This course will explore the early 20th century as a site of modernity. We will look at a range of texts to explore what the modern might mean and how writers have addressed issues of modernity and its impact on society and human relations. Some of the topics to be covered will include representations of the city, the changing roles of men and women, the rise of modern transportation and the impact of the First World War.
Reading materials/scope of work:
a selection of the early 20th century texts
Content/theme:
issues of modernity and its impact on society and human relations.