Textual Subjects in a Market Society (1660-1740) (U01388)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01388

The course examines the cultural impact of institutional capitalism during its early decades. Using writing in different modes the course considers perceptions and self-perceptions of English and Scottish writers who were sometimes antagonistic, sometimes actively cooperative in the new and transforming systems introduced after the foundation of the Bank of England in 1694 and Bank of Scotland a year later. The beginnings of an Anglo-British imperial culture are traced, as are the terms and attitudes of a developing commercial society

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Passes 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

Textual Subjects in a Market Society (1660-1740) (VS1) (To be arranged/Unknown)

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 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? 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	Tuesday	10:00	12:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will gain knowledge of the cultural impact of institutional capitalism during its early decades. They will develop reading strategies appropriate to consider perceptions and self-perceptions of English and Scottish writers who were sometimes antagonistic, sometimes actively cooperative in the new and transforming systems introduced after the foundation of the Bank of England in 1694 and Bank of Scotland a year later. Students will gain insight into the beginnings of an Anglo-British imperial culture and into the cultural representation of terms and attitudes appropriate for a developing commercial society