Ideology and Literature (U01385)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01385

This course examines a number of texts primarily, but not exclusively, from the perspective of changing conceptions of ideology from Marx to the present day. Marx and Althusser will form the principal theoretical perspectives, but secondary reading will include the work of Georg Lukacs, Raymond Williams, Jerome McGann, Terry Eagleton and Frederick Jameson.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Pass in English or Scottish Literature 1 and English or Scottish or American literature 2, with a mark of 50 or above at the first attempt in the second year course.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Numbers are limited to 15, with priority given to students taking degrees involving English or Scottish Literature and Visiting Students placed by the Admissions Office. Students not in these categories need the written approval of the Head of English Literature before enrolling. In the case of excess applications places will be decided by ballot.

? Costs : Essential course texts

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Ideology and Literature (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

English Literature, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

This course aims to enhance students' knowledge of the relationship between ideology and literature. It will develop their critical skills and ability to read reflectively.