Undergraduate Course: Twentieth Century Feminist Fictions (VS1) (ENLI10294)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Part-year visiting students only |
| 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.englit.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergrd/honours/3year/index.htm |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course aims to examine the importance of stories and myths in shaping 'femininity', and to explore the cultural significance of rewriting stories and positing new narratives within the feminist movement. Accordingly, the course is divided into two sections; the first, 'Rewriting the Past', and the second, 'Constructing the Future'. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Essential course texts |
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? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| An understanding of the various ways in which femininity is constructed through literature and film. An understanding of the assumption that literature and film do not only 'reflect' social norms and values but can also play a role in '(re)producing' them. An ability to understand and to question the degree to which the course texts can be defined as 'feminist'. |
Assessment Information
| 1 essay of 2,500 words (25%); 1 examination essay of 3,000 words (75%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Suzanne Trill
Tel: (0131 6)50 4291
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Course secretary | Mrs Anne Mason
Tel: (0131 6)50 3618
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