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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Critical and Cultural Theory 2 (P00425)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00425 This course examines topics in contemporary literary and critical theory with specific attention paid to questions of the politics of literary texts, the production of political identity through texts, and the contested questions of cultural politics through which texts are read. Topics to be covered include post-structuralism, post-colonialism, post-modernism, sexual politics and cultural identity. Entry Requirementsnone Subject AreasHome subject areaCommon Courses (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures), (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : Postgraduate ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks All of the following classes
? Additional Class Information : Semester 1, Th 1610-1800 Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students should develop the capacity to read and criticise complex theoretical texts and arguments. They should be aware of current topics in literary theory and analysis and the ways in which literary texts intersect with historical, political, social and ethical questions and contexts. In addition to developing a critical vocabulary for the analysis of literary texts and cultural phenomena, students should also be able to reflect critically on current practices and disputes in literary criticism.
Assessment Information
One essay of 4,000 words.
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Ms June Haigh Course Organiser Prof Randall Stevenson School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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