Undergraduate Course: The Black Atlantic (ENLI10183)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | English Literature |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.englit.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergrd/honours/4year/2007-2008/coursedesc/kh4aut.htm |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | A study of racial discourse in American and British literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. In particular, the role of 'race' in constructions of modernity and identity will be evaluated. |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Ability to apply a theoretical literary model across disparate texts. Increased knowledge and understanding of transatlantic cultural formations. Enhanced understanding of 'race' as a constructed social/literary category |
Assessment Information
| 1 essay of c. 2,500 words (25%); 1 take-away examination essay of c. 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 |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Keith Hughes
Tel: (0131 6)50 3048
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Course secretary | Mrs Catherine Williamson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3620
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