GENT 411 and WRLD 11/22–Reaction and Revolution (1775-1815)
GENT 411 and WRLD 11/22–Reaction and Revolution (1775-1815)The course explores the causes, events, central figures and consequences of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic age. Additionally, it examines the connections between this historical foundation and the philosophy, literature and art, including such figures as Rousseau, Kant, Wordsworth, Goethe, Goya and Beethoven. The Romantic Movement ties together both the political and cultural events of the period.
Thursday November 13, 2025
8:45-9:40 The Enlightenment and the Haitian Revolution, Stephanie
9:40-9:55 Break
9:55-10:50 English Romantic Poetry: Wordsworth and Coleridge, Alan English Romanticism 2013
Tuesday November 18, 2025
8:45-9:40 Neoclassicism, Gamble Neoclassicism
9:40-9:55 Break
9:55-10:50 French Revolution: The Essence, Najm
Thursday November 20, 2025
8:45-9:40 Philosophy of Hegel, Stephanie
9:40-9:55 Break
9:55-10:50 Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights,” Alan
Tuesday December 2, 2025
8:45-9:40 Romanticism I, Gamble
9:40-9:55 Break
9:55-10:50 French Revolution: The Violence, Internal and External, Najm
Thursday December 4, 2025
8:45-9:40 Philosophy of Romanticism: Stephanie
9:40-9:55 Break
9:55-10:50 Frankenstein and the Gothic Novel, Alan
Tuesday December 9, 2025
8:45-9:40 Romanticism II, Gamble
9:40-9:55 Break
9:55-10:50 French Revolution: Napoleon Bonaparte and the Americas, Najm
Thursday December 11, 2025
8:45-9:40 Dialogue: Romanticism, Team
9:40-9:55 Break
9:55-10:50 Test; end of Gentrain 22 and 11 (On Canvas)
