ELIT203 Survey of English Literature II
ELIT203 Survey of English Literature II
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English Language and Literature
Nadira Puškar Mustafić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to give students a basic chronological survey or outline of English literature, from the end of the 18th Century to the present. Students will learn about the social, political, historical, philosophical and cultural characteristics, and the prominent and important literary types, artists and works of each historical period. They will read excerpts from various literary works that characterize each period.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
1. The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol 2.W. W. Norton and Co. (any edition is fine) 2. A selection of texts, book chapters, poems, and plays.
Additional Literature
Robert Huntington Fletcher. A History of English Literature. Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2007.Teaching Methods
Mode of delivery: online
Lectures, tutorials, class discussions, student presentations
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course | The syllabus overview |
| 2 | The Rise of the Novel | Social, political, historical background; Richardson, Defoe, Fielding |
| 3 | The Age of Sensibility | Graveyard poets, sentimental novel, Gothic novel |
| 4 | The Romantic Age | Social, political, historical background |
| 5 | The Romantic Age | Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley(s), Keats, Byron; Scott |
| 6 | #Quiz1; The Victorian Age; Victorian Novel | Social, political, historical background; Dickens, Thackeray, Bronte sisters, Eliot, Hardy |
| 7 | Victorian Poetry and Drama | Tennyson, Browning(s), Rossetti(s), Arnold, Wilde, Shaw |
| 8 | The Mid-Term Exam | |
| 9 | Early Twentieth Century | Social, political, historical background; Hardy; war poets |
| 10 | Modernism; Modernist Poetry | Social, political, historical background; Eliot, Yeats, Lawrence |
| 11 | Modernist Novel; Speculative Fiction | Joyce, Woolf, Lawrence; Wells, Huxley, Tolkien |
| 12 | Developments in Drama and Theatre | Brecht, Artaud, Beckett, Osborne |
| 13 | #Quiz 2; Postmodernism | Social, political, historical background; examples |
| 14 | Literature after the 1960s I | Major trends in poetry, drama and novel |
| 15 | Literature after the 1960s II | Major trends in poetry, drama and novel |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIT203.1 | Course | Monday 12:00 - 14:50 | A F1.25 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 15:00 | B F2.26 | |
| Thursday | 13:00 - 15:00 | B F2.26 | |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 | B F2.26 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Interm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Quizes
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Assignments (Take-home)
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Home Study
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Quizzes
10 hours ⏳ (2 week × 5 h)
Final Exam Study
30 hours ⏳ (3 week × 10 h)
In-term Exam Study
20 hours ⏳ (2 week × 10 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ELIT203] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ELIT203 | Survey of English Literature II | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Nadira Puškar Mustafić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 13:00-15:00 Thursday: 13:00-15:00 Friday: 10:00-12:00 |
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| npuskar-mustafic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to give students a basic chronological survey or outline of English literature, from the end of the 18th Century to the present. Students will learn about the social, political, historical, philosophical and cultural characteristics, and the prominent and important literary types, artists and works of each historical period. They will read excerpts from various literary works that characterize each period. |
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| Textbook | 1. The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol 2.W. W. Norton and Co. (any edition is fine) 2. A selection of texts, book chapters, poems, and plays. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Mode of delivery: online. Lectures, tutorials, class discussions, student presentations. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course | The syllabus overview | ||||||||
| Week 2 | The Rise of the Novel | Social, political, historical background; Richardson, Defoe, Fielding | ||||||||
| Week 3 | The Age of Sensibility | Graveyard poets, sentimental novel, Gothic novel | ||||||||
| Week 4 | The Romantic Age | Social, political, historical background | ||||||||
| Week 5 | The Romantic Age | Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley(s), Keats, Byron; Scott | ||||||||
| Week 6 | #Quiz1; The Victorian Age; Victorian Novel | Social, political, historical background; Dickens, Thackeray, Bronte sisters, Eliot, Hardy | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Victorian Poetry and Drama | Tennyson, Browning(s), Rossetti(s), Arnold, Wilde, Shaw | ||||||||
| Week 8 | The Mid-Term Exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Early Twentieth Century | Social, political, historical background; Hardy; war poets | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Modernism; Modernist Poetry | Social, political, historical background; Eliot, Yeats, Lawrence | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Modernist Novel; Speculative Fiction | Joyce, Woolf, Lawrence; Wells, Huxley, Tolkien | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Developments in Drama and Theatre | Brecht, Artaud, Beckett, Osborne | ||||||||
| Week 13 | #Quiz 2; Postmodernism | Social, political, historical background; examples | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Literature after the 1960s I | Major trends in poetry, drama and novel | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Literature after the 1960s II | Major trends in poetry, drama and novel | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Interm Exam | 1 | 25 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Quizes | 2 | 20 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Assignments (Take-home) | 7 | 15 | 1,2 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Home Study | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Quizzes | 5 | 2 | 10 | Final Exam Study | 10 | 3 | 30 | |||
| In-term Exam Study | 10 | 2 | 20 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 31/03/2026 | |||||||||