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Undergraduate Course: Literature and Scepticism: Renaissance to Restoration (ENLI10305)

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.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/literatures-languages-cultures/english-literature/undergraduate/current/honours Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course will explore how the revival of sceptical thought affected a range of key literary works from the late sixteenth century until the Restoration. The course will begin by investigating the development of sceptical thinking in the sixteenth century in terms of some of its core preoccupations: problems of perception and trust, religious divisions and differences, the nature and existence of God, and sexual difference. It will then continue to explore the growth of critical empiricism and the evolution of scientific methods of enquiry during the seventeenth century and Restoration. Particular attention will be given to changing understandings of the body and of the body politic during this period. A range of different literary forms will considered, including the essay, lyric poetry, satire, political prose, and dramatic comedies and tragedies.
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))
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Essential course texts
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites A MINIMUM of 4 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 other interdisciplinary classes, Freshman Year Seminars or composition/creative writing classes/workshops are not considered for admission 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 4 literature classes at grade A.

** as numbers are limited, visiting students should contact the Visiting Student Office directly for admission to this course **
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  33
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information 1 hour(s) per week for 10 week(s). Autonomous Learning Groups - one hour a week at times to be arranged
Course Start Date 13/01/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 20, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 176 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 75 %, Coursework 25 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to
- critically assess some of the principal features of early modern sceptical thought
- understand and critically assess the relationship between scepticism and a range of literary forms
- show an awareness of relevant intellectual and historical contexts
Assessment Information
1 course essay of 2,500 words (25%);
1 two-hour examination (75%).

Visiting Student Variant Assessment if taught in Semester 1:
1 course essay of 2,500 words (25%);
1 examination essay of 3,000 words (75%)
Special Arrangements
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
Additional Information
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Keywordsscepticism early modern literature
Contacts
Course organiserDr Dermot Cavanagh
Tel: (0131 6)50 3618
Email: Dermot.Cavanagh@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Anne Mason
Tel: (0131 6)50 3618
Email: Anne.Mason@ed.ac.uk
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