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HM5302: Renaissance, Revolution, and Restoration: Literature 1580-1700
| Module Title | Renaissance, Revolution, and Restoration: Literature 1580-1700 |
|---|---|
| Module Code | HM5302 |
| Module Tutor | Rebecca Bailey |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 30 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Cannot be taken with EX213 |
| Brief Description | EX213 is a double module which explores literature from c.1580 to c.1700 within the broad generic divisions of poetry, drama and prose. The purpose of the module is to gain an understanding of texts within their historical and cultural contexts, allowing students to engage critically with the renaissance period. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This double module will provide substantial knowledge of, and engagement with, English writing from the Early Modern period onwards. Highlights of this module include an opportunity to discover the epic poetry of Edmund Spenser and John Milton; to enjoy great drama from playwrights including William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and John Ford; and to experience more unfamiliar kinds of literary form, such as the prose writings of Richard Burton and Thomas Browne. You will be introduced to the wonders of the Court Masque, the curiosities of the New World, and be offered an insight into today’s world of publishing (and a possible future career) through a workshop on editing an early modern play.
Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene William Shakespeare, As You Like It William Shakespeare, Othello Christopher Marlowe, Edward II Metaphysical Poets: John Donne, George Herbert, Henry Vaughan Richard Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy The Court Masque John Ford, Tis Pity She’s a Whore James Shirley, The Young Admiral Cavalier Poetry Andrew Marvell, The Mower Poems John Milton, Paradise Lost |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to: 1.demonstrate an informed understanding of the key themes and issues in a substantial selection of literature written between 1580 and 1700; 2.analyse distinctive kinds of literary genre, such as utopian writing, pastoral, religious prose and poetry, diaries and autobiographies, political and philosophical prose; 3.demonstrate the ability to interpret texts in light of their historical and cultural contexts and to communicate these ideas effectively as appropriate to Level 5; 4.achieve sensitivity to the complexities of literary language, use this in close reading; 5.demonstrate an understanding of how different literary forms create and affect meaning. 6.plan, organise and implement effective research skills which will be essential to the module and beyond. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 56 Independent Learning Hours: 244 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 20% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1500 words or equivalent 002: 30% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 words or equivalent 003: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 2.00 hours |
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| 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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