? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : LLC-4-EL0168

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.

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Costs : Essential course texts

Home subject area

English Literature, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 9 weeks

Enhanced critical thinking around a specific area of study. Ability to formulate comparative literacy/cultural arguments. Increased knowledge of American literary history.

1 essay of c. 2,500 words (25%); 1 take-away examination essay of c. 3,000 words (75%)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Anne Mason
Tel : (0131 6)50 3618
Email : Anne.Mason@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Keith Hughes
Tel : (0131 6)50 3048
Email : keith.hughes@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.englit.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergrd/honours/4year/2004-2005/kh4spr.htm

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/