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Who was the first ancient philosopher to give a systematic shape to criticism?
Who was the first ancient philosopher to give a systematic shape to criticism?
- Pythagoras
- Plato (correct)
- Aristotle
- Socrates
Which Greek philosopher laid the foundations of Western philosophy?
Which Greek philosopher laid the foundations of Western philosophy?
- Plato (correct)
- Heraclitus
- Aristotle
- Socrates
According to Plato, what did he banish from the ideal city of The Republic?
According to Plato, what did he banish from the ideal city of The Republic?
- Rhetoric and orators
- Drama and playwrights
- Poetry and poets (correct)
- Philosophy and philosophers
In Plato's opinion, what did he consider poetry or art in general to be?
In Plato's opinion, what did he consider poetry or art in general to be?
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Who shaped criticism systematically?
Who shaped criticism systematically?
Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher, was the first to systematically organize and structure criticism. He believed that criticism was essential for understanding and evaluating ideas, art, and society.
The founder of Western philosophy?
The founder of Western philosophy?
Plato is considered the foundation of Western philosophy. His ideas influenced the development of logic, ethics, metaphysics, and politics for centuries.
What was banned from Plato's ideal city?
What was banned from Plato's ideal city?
In Plato's 'Republic', he envisioned an ideal society where poetry and poets were banished. He believed they were a distraction from truth and reason.
What did Plato think of art?
What did Plato think of art?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- The course aims to provide students with an overview of literary movements in English Literature from the Renaissance to the present.
- The course objectives include informing students about the characteristics of each literary movement and developing a good understanding of key facts, concepts, and contexts.
Course Content
- The course covers major movements in English literature, including:
- The Renaissance
- Neoclassicism
- Romanticism and the Gothic
- Realism
- Modernism
- The course content may vary according to the instructor's choice of texts.
Topics and Readings
- Week 1-2: Introduction to literary movements, with excerpts from Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.
- Week 3-4: Neoclassicism and the Enlightenment, with excerpts from "Essay on Man" by Alexander Pope.
- Week 5-7: Romanticism and the Gothic, with poems by William Wordsworth and Edgar Allan Poe.
- Week 8-10: Realism, with the opening chapter of Oliver Twist.
- Week 11-13: Modernism, with Katherine Mansfield's "The Garden Party".
Course Outcome
- By the end of the course, students will have developed knowledge of:
- Major movements in English literature
- Terms and features of different literary movements
- Historical and social context of each literary movement
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Description
Test your knowledge of literary movements in English Literature from the Renaissance to the present. Learn the specific characteristics of each movement and develop a good understanding of key facts, concepts, and contexts. This quiz will help you to evaluate your knowledge and understanding of important literary movements.
