ENG20780

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Identify the key theoretical debates and issues as addressed in readings, lectures and workshops.
- Analyse the potential uses and applications of particular theoretical approaches to language, culture, and literature.
- Begin to formulate a sense of their own theoretical assumptions and predilections with regard to issues in the humanities, in culture and in society more broadly.
- Engage in informed class discussion about the theoretical concepts and issues introduced in the module.
- Analyse and compare theoretical texts and approaches, identify particular theoretical approaches and concepts in literary and cultural criticism and commentary, and use this theoretical toolbox to enlarge and enrich their understanding and analysis of literary and cultural texts.

Indicative Module Content:

Theoretical texts on the subjects of Marxism, Racism, Postcolonialism, Environmental Humanities, Feminism, Queer Theory, Masculinity, Disability Studies, and Affect Theory.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Small group tutors mark the two worksheets, moderated by the module convenor, and offer individual written feedback to students. Small group tutors offer individual written feedback to students on creative reflection task. Small group tutors offer group advisory session to students prior to the final assignment. The module coordinator is available for individual feedback after the final assignment.