Reading Literature 1 (Q3277F)
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Reading Literature 1
Module Q3277F
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Full Module Description
This module will introduce two of the major literary genres – short prose fiction and lyric poetry – as well as a historic range of literary writing through the study of significant works of English and American literature, and important texts in translation. Based on close reading, you will consider how literature portrays both the interior qualities of the human self and the external world – the social, cultural, scientific and historical fabric from which literary texts emerge. Encountering different methods of interpreting literature, you will be encouraged to develop as a critical thinker and an expressive writer.
Module Outline
This module will introduce two of the major literary genres – short prose fiction and lyric poetry – as well as a historic range of literary writing through the study of significant works of English and American literature, and important texts in translation. Based on close reading, you will consider how literature portrays both the interior qualities of the human self and the external world – the social, cultural, scientific and historical fabric from which literary texts emerge. Encountering different methods of interpreting literature, you will be encouraged to develop as a critical thinker and an expressive writer.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the relationships between literary texts and their historical and/or generic contexts.
Understand basic methods for the analysis of literary texts and apply them in constructing coherent critical analyses of specific literary works.
Use appropriate technical language and critical frameworks to analyse literary texts.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 7 | 20.00% |
| Portfolio | A1 Week 2 | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | ONLINE LECTURE | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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