Literary Histories - AIE2208

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

 A 1000 word close reading of a literary text.

Other

Assessment 4: Presentation

A 20 minute group presentation, to be accompanied by an appropriate multimedia presentation e.g. Powerpoint, Prezi, etc. (equivalent to 2000 words per student)

Presentation

Assessment 2: Project Work

Project Work

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Analysis of two or more critical sources.

Written Assignment

Assessment 3: Written Assignment

This module will explore literary texts from chosen periods within their historical context. The contributions of the cultural setting to the subject, structure, and presentation of literary texts will also be examined. A variety of modes of analysis and critical engagement will be employed.

School of Arts and Humanities

<a href="http://library.hud.ac.uk/my/AIE2208">http://library.hud.ac.uk/my/AIE2208</a>
(option specific reading will be provided through MyReading as appropriate).

English Literature

AIE2208 - Literary Histories

Literary Histories

be able to demonstrate critical skills in the close reading and analysis of texts.

be able to apply a variety of approaches and critical contexts to study of the literature and culture of each period.

have knowledge of literary genres as situated in each period.  

be able to effectively communicate the outcomes of independent study in a variety of formats. 

have an understanding of the complex historical and cultural context including literary history, which informs and is represented in the literature of a given period.

be able to make use of critical and historical sources in an analysis of texts. 