Undergraduate Course: American Irony (ENLI10170)
Course Outline
School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | 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. |
Course description |
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Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
75 %,
Coursework
25 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
1 essay of c. 2,500 words (25%); 1 take-away examination essay of c. 3,000 words (75%) |
Feedback |
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No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
Enhanced critical thinking around a specific area of study. Ability to formulate comparative literacy/cultural arguments. Increased knowledge of American literary history.
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Additional Information
Course URL |
http://www.englit.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergrd/honours/4year/2004-2005/kh4spr.htm |
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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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 Class Delivery Information |
1 hour(s) per week for 9 week(s). |
Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Keith Hughes
Tel: (0131 6)50 3048
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Course secretary | Dr Caroline Bamford
Tel: (0131 6)50 4322
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