ML5021 Literary and Cultural Theory 2

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Curricular information may be subject to change

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Not applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr A T Cusack

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module seeks to provide research training now regarded as indispensable for all postgraduates by exploring a range of literary and cultural theories through which literary and non-literary texts may be conceptualised, criticised and analysed. It seeks to equip students with knowledge and understanding both of the history of critical and cultural theory as well as with a theoretical 'tool kit' that they may be able to use with a view to developing their own research interests.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

STUDENTS CANNOT TAKE THE 20 CREDIT VERSION OF LITERARY AND CULTURAL THEORY 2

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 1.5 hour seminar (x10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

130

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

To gain an insight into a wide range of cultural and literary theories.
To acquire critical tools to produce sophisticated textual analysis.
To develop a wide range of analytical skill.
To work independently with a view to writing a dissertation in the chosen speciality.