Competences

• a)Differentiate between key concepts and themes of British Romanticism, including the Romantic responses to neo-Classicism, the ‘natural’ man, and the role of imagination;
• b)Critically distinguish the influence of social, political and philosophical ideas on Romantic poetry;
• c)Critically evaluate the contributions of first and second-generation Romantic poets and their approaches to themes such as nature, supernaturalism and literary influence;
• d)Critically discuss the impact of Romanticism on European literature, highlighting shifts in poetic form and content.
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Knowledge

• a)Develop knowledge of foundational Romantic works and themes by key figures such as William Blake, William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, particularly their views on nature, imagination and social critique;
• b)Comprehend the philosophical and literary foundations of the Romantic movement, including its responses to the French Revolution, and exploring how these ideas evolved through the works of the second-generation poets like Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron and John Keats;
• c)Identify major concepts within Romanticism, such as natural supernaturalism, Romantic Hellenism, and the role of the ‘natural’ man, as represented in both British and European Romantic literature;
• d)Explore the changing depictions of human experience and the individual’s relationship to nature and society in Romantic poetry and applying these interpretations to the social and political context of the Romantic period;
• e)Analyse how Romantic poetry contributed to later debates on representation, cultural identity, and the shaping of the literary canon;
• f)Acquire a critical awareness of the influence of Romantic poetry on literary forms, considering how themes of personal freedom, emotional expression and rebellion against social norms shaped the trajectory of modern literature.
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Skills

• a)Discuss key themes of British Romanticism, such as the emphasis on imagination, nature and individualism, in an open and critical manner;
• b)Critically comment in an objective manner  on the Romantic movement’s challenge to neo-Classical norms and its influence on evolving literary styles and themes;
• c)Critically appreciate the diverse perspectives of Romantic poets on the relationship between humanity and nature, as well as their critiques of contemporary social and political structures;
• d)Construct analytical arguments that interpret Romantic themes, philosophical ideas, and poetic techniques using close textual analysis.
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