Undergraduate Course: American Irony (ENLI10170)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
English Literature |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.englit.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergrd/honours/4year/2004-2005/kh4spr.htm |
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| Course description |
A study of the role of irony in American literature, paying particular attention to its cultural specifics and its place in the construction of national identities. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 12:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
1 hour(s) per week for 9 week(s). |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Enhanced critical thinking around a specific area of study. Ability to formulate comparative literacy/cultural arguments. Increased knowledge of American literary history. |
Assessment Information
| 1 essay of c. 2,500 words (25%); 1 take-away examination essay of c. 3,000 words (75%) |
Special Arrangements
| Numbers are limited and students taking degrees not involving English or Scottish literature need the written approval of the head of English Literature. |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Keith Hughes
Tel: (0131 6)50 3048
Email: keith.hughes@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Catherine Williamson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3620
Email: Catherine.Williamson@ed.ac.uk |
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