EL2045 - Self and Society in English Literature before 1800

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

A detailed study of selected English poetry, prose and drama focusing on the nature of the self, society and the relations between the two, with an emphasis on the 18th century. The central and enduring themes of this subject have been vigorously addressed by many of the greatest writers in the English literary canon (as well as some lesser-known ones) in a variety of literary modes including romance, satire, epic and novel.

Learning Outcomes

• to achieve a broad knowledge of how English literature thematizes self and society, with an emphasis on the 18th century;
• to acquire a grounding in English literary histories which address and explore how the subject of self and society is addressed in a range of literary modes;
• to acquire a grounding in the methodologies and critical practices appropriate to the theme of self and society;
• to broaden and intensify the literary-critical skills and understanding attained by students at earlier levels, particularly where essay writing and extra-literary issues are concerned;
• to develop a comprehensive understanding of the set texts.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

EL3045

Availabilities
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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	elsvt.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (20%); (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.