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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : English Literature

Undergraduate Course: Scottish Fiction 1814-30 (ENLI10107)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEnglish Literature Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.englit.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergrd Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionA study of the major Scottish novelists of the period which was one of extraordinary development, richness and talent. We spend a lot of time on Scott before covering Galt, Hogg and Lockhart: close attention is paid to the theory of narrative through the 'Scott hero' theory of Alexander Welsh, to the use of language (particularly in Hogg), to the study of historical development (in Lockhart and Galt) and to the Biblical references in Hogg and elsewhere. Carlyle's SARTOR RESARTUS ends the course.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: ( English Literature 1 (ENLI08001) OR Scottish Literature 1 (ENLI08016)) AND ( English Literature 2 (ENLI08003) OR Scottish Literature 2 (ENLI08004) OR American Literature 2 (ENLI08006))
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Essential course texts
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesA MINIMUM of three college/university level literature courses at grade B or above (should include no more than one introductory level literature course). Related courses such as civilisation or creative writing are not considered for admissions to this course.
Applicants should also note that, as with other popular courses, meeting the minimum does NOT guarantee admission. In making admissions decisions preference will be given to students who achieve above the minimum requirement with the typical visiting student admitted to this course having three to four literature classes at grade A.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
An opportunity for students to explore the cross-currents in Scottish writing of this period; to look at questions of language and reader response; to study the intertextual questions raised by Scottish history and by the presence of a close knowledge of the Bible at the time; to see how the novel developed very rapidly towards SARTOR RESARTUS; to see questions of nationhood examined through a variety of oblique responses in literature.
Assessment Information
1 essay of 2,500 words (25%); 1 take-away examination essay of 3,000 words (75%)
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
1 essay of 2,500 words (25%); 1 take-away examination essay of 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
Additional Information
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserProf Ian Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 4284
Email: Ian.Campbell@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Catherine Williamson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3620
Email: Catherine.Williamson@ed.ac.uk
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