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EX302: Modern Literary Theory

Module Title Modern Literary Theory
Module Code EX302
Module Tutor Hilary Weeks
School Humanities
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass EX203
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This double module aims to familiarise students with the vast and complex range of modern literary theories so that it can be used as a critical resource across all the modern literary studies in the final year.
Indicative Syllabus This module will build on the knowledge gained on EX203, and will allow students to specialise in modern critical and cultural theories. Students will learn how linguistic, political cultural and ideological discourses shape textual production and reception. The module also pays attention to the relationship between critical practice and literary interpretation.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the module students should have gained:
a) A comprehensive knowledge of advanced critical and cultural theories through a range of key texts;
b) An understanding of main developments in modern literary theory and their implication for future literary and cultural change



ii. Skills
Students who have completed the module successfully will
a) Gain complex skills in analytic reasoning and use these confidently in written and oral communication
b) Be able to follow organised lines of inquiry and conduct advanced research in order to produce sustained pieces of written work.

Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/student contact: 16%
Student private study: 84%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 25% Coursework: Standard: 1000 words or equivalent
002: 25% Coursework: Standard: 1500 words or equivalent
003: 50% Coursework: Standard: 3000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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