UCL - English literature : in-depth study of a genre of English literature

[GERM2824]

[30h] 6 credits

This two-yearly course is taught in 2008-2009, 2010-2011,...

Teacher(s):

Language: English

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

This course will be devoted to the study of one or more literary genres. At the end of the course, the students should be able to discuss the characteristics of these genres within a historical context. They should be able to see how and why specific scholarly methods have been applied to the texts.

The course is also indirectly meant to increase the students' lexical skills. Their analyses will therefore have to reflect a command of the English language that corresponds to their level (Masters), as well as a good grasp of the various cultural concepts discussed in the course.

Main themes

The lecturer has a choice between texts of the Older Period (from the Middle Ages to the 18th century) or more modern texts.

Content and teaching methods

Variable contents : e.g. medieval genres, the postmodern novel.

Method : preparatory reading and research done by the students in order to be able to take part in the analysis of the texts. If the number of students is sufficiently limited, the course can be organised as a seminar.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisites : an introductory knowledge of English literature and a good proficiency in English (advanced level, B2 + in terms of the Common European reference framework).

Evaluation : Oral and/or written exam. When the course is organised as a seminar, active participation (oral presentation, discussions, term paper) is taken into account.

Teaching material : Secondary literature linked to the topics of the course. Personal reading of the literary works and of critical studies.