Competences

• a)Differentiate between key concepts and themes of the long 18th century, including the rise of didactic satire, moral commentary and the emergence of the novel as a literary form;
• b)Analyse the influence of social, cultural and historical contexts on 18th-century poetry and prose, including the glorious revolution, england’s growing prosperity and the expansion of the reading public;
• c)Critically evaluate the contributions of key figures such as john dryden, alexander pope, daniel defoe and jonathan swift, analysing their approaches to themes such as morality, selfhood and social critique;
• d)Discuss the impact of 18th-century literature on subsequent literary developments, highlighting shifts in poetic form, narrative structure and cultural representation.
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Knowledge

• a)Demonstrate critical knowledge of foundational works and themes of the long 18th century by key figures such as John Dryden, Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, and Jonathan Swift, particularly their use of satire, moral commentary and exploration of selfhood and society;
• b)Demonstrate knowledge of the historical, cultural and literary foundations of 18th-century literature, including its responses to political and social transformations such as the Glorious Revolution and the rise of individualism, and exploring how these ideas evolved through prose and poetry of the period;
• c)Identify major concepts within the literature of the long 18th century, such as the use of satire, poetic form and narrative innovation, as represented in both poetry and prose;
• d)Acquire critical knowledge of the changing depictions of human experience and the individual’s relationship to society and morality in 18th-century literature and applying these interpretations to the social and cultural context of the period;
• e)Demonstrate understanding of the influence of 18th-century literature on literary forms, considering how themes of satire, narrative innovation and social critique shaped the development of modern literature.
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Skills

• a)Critically discuss key themes of the long 18th century, such as the use of satire, moral commentary and individualism, in an open and critical manner;
• b)Comment objectively on the literary movement’s engagement with historical and cultural transformations, including its responses to the glorious revolution and england’s growing prosperity, and its influence on evolving literary styles and themes;
• c)Critically evaluate the diverse perspectives of 18th-century writers on the relationship between individuals and society, as well as their critiques of contemporary social and political structures;
• d)d) Present well-reasoned arguments about satire, moral commentary, and narrative innovation using evidence from eighteenth-century texts.
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