Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Introduction to World Literature 2: Theory and Practice | ||
Code | ENGL120 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr DI Abdalla English Daniel.Abdalla@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This module aims to develop students’ understanding of a range of theoretical concepts in world literature, providing a foundation for study for the programme English with World Literature. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will have a comprehensive understanding of key critical concepts in world literature, and will be able to apply these to close textual analysis of a range of literary texts. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to analyse and discuss different textual genres in a global context. |
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(LO3) Students will acquire analytical skills and vocabulary appropriate to university-level work and be able to use them appropriately in relation to a range of sources from different historical periods and social contexts. |
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(LO4) Students will have the ability to construct and support argument in written or spoken forms suitable for academic work and be able to participate constructively in group discussions. |
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(LO5) Students will have an awareness of cultural, theoretical and historical contexts of literature and language use. |
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(S1) Students will have the ability to analyse and interpret sophisticated texts closely and critically |
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(S2) Students will have the ability to relate literary texts to different kinds of context (e.g. historical, biographical, or print) |
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(S3) Students will have the ability to write with appropriate subject knowledge, using appropriate approaches and terminology |
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(S4) Students will gain the ability to make use of digital media to present ideas. |
Syllabus |
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• Key topics and subjects will be covered through literary examples covering genres such as the novel, short story, drama, poetry, non-fiction and graphic novel etc in order to develop skills and knowledge introduced in WLIT 101: Introduction to World Literature I. In particular, this will be developed through application of these skills and knowledge to literary examples and close textual analysis of literary texts. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching method: Lectures followed by small group tutorials |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
11 |
11 |
22 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 128 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Plan for assessed essay | 0 | 0 | ||||
Creative-critical project | 0 | 20 | ||||
Assessed essay | 0 | 80 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |