ENGL8004 Aspects of Fiction
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | English |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 12 units |
| Course Description |
SCOTTISH LITERATURE An examination of representative works and key issues in the history of Scottish Literature. We will explore the development of poetry written in both Scots and English, the Scottish novel, and questions relating to the different representations of 'Scottishness'. |
| Learning Outcomes | On satisfying the requirements for this course students will have enhanced analytical and critical skills, comprehensive knowledge of the development and history of Scottish literature, broadened their historical and theoretical understanding, and have informed knowledge of a range of major and representative works from different historical periods. |
| Indicative Assessment | Written assessment (Essay- papers) totalling 5,000 words (100%) |
| Workload |
20 hours of face to face seminars plus 10 hours online discussion and debate. As well, students will normally spend 8 hours per week on work relating to the course. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | English |
| Eligibility | Successful completion of the pre-requisites for either the Graduate Diploma or the Graduate Certificate in English. |
| Requisite Statement | Successful completion of the pre-requisites for either the Graduate Diploma, or the Graduate Certificate in English. |
| Prescribed Texts |
Will include: R. Watson (Ed.), The Poetry of Scotland Sir Walter Scott, Waverley J. Kelman, How late it was, how late S. Johnson, A Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland J. Boswell, Tour of the Hebrides D. Defoe, A Tour through Scotland |
| Preliminary Reading |
R. Watson (Ed.) The Poetry of Scotland (Edinburgh). Sir W. Scott, Waverley. |
| Indicative Reading List |
Useful contemporary journals include The International Journal of Scottish Studies and Scottish Literature |
| Academic Contact | Mr Graham Cullum |
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