This course focuses on British and American civilisation and culture and how they developed to shape the English speaking world of today. The course entails the critical analysis of key historical events, documents and figues of the 1800s Britain and United States of America. 

The literature module familiarizes students with essential literary movements of English Literature and their major works. It creates a space for students to scrutinize the literary styles, themes, and historical as well as ideological contexts that outline each literary movement. Through an amalgamation of theoretical and practical sessions, students can grasp the essence of each literary movement and the historical and ideological forces that shape them. The course will include lectures, discussions, and activities encouraging critical thinking and close reading. Students are expected to read the required or primary materials before class and actively engage in discussions. By the end of the course, students will have developed a nuanced appreciation of literature and be able to contextualize and analyze texts within their respective periods.