Undergraduate Course: Fields of Cultural Production (ENLI10130)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | English Literature |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/literatures-languages-cultures/english-literature/undergraduate/current/honours |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | What is an author? Is originality ever possible? Can a best-seller be a serious work of literature? While much recent literary theory has given priority to the interpretation of texts, other theories have emerged that try to make sense of writing as literary production. This course will offer a survey of some of the key texts in that debate with particular emphasis on the two most important ciritical spheres in which it has taken place: namely, marxism and feminism. The course will begin by looking at the idea of the author through the work of Barthes and Foucault, go on to explore theories of literary production across a range of critical texts, and also consider representations of the writer in the marketplace, from nineteenth century biography to the Booker Prize and the contemporary media. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | A 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.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The course will develop the students' knowledge of the literature and theories of literary production, with specific regard to a number of major genres and intellectual issues. Particular attention will be paid to questions of authorship, marxism and feminism. The course will enhance students' ability to read critically and theoretically and to engage with an area of specialist research not otherwise available to students at Edinburgh. |
Assessment Information
1 essay of 2,500 words (25%);
1 exam 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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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Bill Bell
Tel: (0131 6)50 4283
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Course secretary | Ms June Haigh
Tel: (0131 6)50 3620
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