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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : English Literature

Postgraduate Course: Postmodernism: Who Needs It? (ENLI11019)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Purchase of essential texts as required.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
A comprehensive understanding of postmodernism, both in terms of the major theoretical issues and in terms of literary techniques.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information 2 hour(s) per week for 1 week(s).
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf Randall Stevenson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4288
Email:
Course secretaryMs June Haigh
Tel: (0131 6)50 3620
Email:
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