Shakespeare's Sister: Archival Research and the Politics of the Canon. (U02777)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-4-EL0172

The course aims to extend students' knowledge of both early modern texts by women writers and the process of producing an edited text. It will guide students through the process of locating 'lost' texts, the skills needed to read them in their original format (which will include practical sessions in the EUL Special Collections), and the decision-making process involved in editing a text. The culmination of the course will be the student's production of his/her own edition of an extract from an early modern text. Thus, this course will not only provide an insight into the process of editing early modern texts, but will also introduce students to some of the skills required in modern day publishing houses.

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. Passes in third year courses in the subject area amounting to at least 40 credits.

? 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

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

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

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will have developed palaeographical skills; they will be conversant with editorial conventions; and will have conducted original research on their chosen text. In the process they will engage with the debates about editorial methodology and the History of the Book. They will also gain a greater understanding of the influence of the editor and publishing houses upon our conception of the 'canon'.