Postgraduate Course: Postmodernism: Who Needs It? (ENLI11019)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | English Literature |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of postmodernism. It aims to consider the issues raised by postmodernism, and to explore the cultural significance of these issues. While the emphasis of the course is placed on the literary analysis of postmodernism, recent films from 'popular culture' are also explored in order to provide a further interrogation of the issues raised. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Purchase of essential texts as required. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| A comprehensive understanding of postmodernism, both in terms of the major theoretical issues and in terms of literary techniques. |
Assessment Information
| One essay of 4,000 words. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Randall Stevenson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4288
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Course secretary | Ms June Haigh
Tel: (0131 6)50 3620
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