The Politics of the Canon (VS1) (U02993)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01396

This course is an investigation of ideas about cultural value, in which, by studying appropriate theoretical works, we ask how it comes about that certain texts are judged to be `literary' while others are not. What processes are involved in making such judgements, how are they made, by whom, on the basis of what criteria, and how are such judgements challenged or overturned? In short, what constitutes the `literary', and how does it relate to other cultural values?

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U01396

? 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 : 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
Tutorial	Friday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course the successful student will have a knowledge of contemporary theoretical debates about the canon and cultural value, and a good critical knowledge of a range of sophisticated arguments concerning how some texts become `literary' while others do not.