American Irony (P00445)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00445

This course will look at ironic American narratives. We will be particularly concerned with the ways in which irony, trickery and satire emerge from certain ideas of American identity: national, regional, racial and sexual. More general ideas regarding irony as a mode of discourse will also inform the seminars.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : Purchase of essential texts as required.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

English Literature, (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

? Other Required Attendance : 2 hour(s) per week for 1 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the different ways in which "irony" has been described historically.
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific cultural contexts which might be said to determine the parameters of "American Irony".
Students will be able to apply their understanding of irony as a literary and cultural product to materials other than those directly taught on the course.