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

Undergraduate Course: Class and Conflict in the 19th Century Industrial Novel (ENLI10218)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryA study of attitudes towards class and culture in the industrial novel, this course proposes to examine a range of texts from the 19th century. As well as major 'condition of England' novels such as Jane Eyre, Hard Times and North and South, texts to be introduced will include non-fiction representations of industrial life: trades union anthems, radical poetry, and working class autobiography.

Course description Not entered
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.
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
The course will develop the students' knowledge of the literature and the critical theory of the period in question, with specific regard to a number of major genres and intellectual issues, while also enhancing their ability to read critically and comparatively and to engage with an area of specialist research not otherwise available to students in Edinburgh. It supports
the Learning Outcomes outlined in the Programme Specifications for MA Hons in English Literature. It also confirms to the benchmark criteria
laid down for English.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements Numbers are limited, 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 Class Delivery Information 1 hour(s) per week for 11 week(s): Autonomous Learning Group at time to be arranged.
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Bill Bell
Tel: (0131 6)50 4283
Email: B.Bell@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Catherine Williamson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3620
Email: Catherine.Williamson@ed.ac.uk
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