Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2019-2020 (archived)
Module FOUD0947: English Literature 1
Department: Foundation Year (Durham)
FOUD0947: English Literature 1
| Type | Open | Level | 0 | Credits | 10 | Availability | Available in 2019/20 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To introduce students to a wide variety of literary texts from various periods and different genres
- To introduce ways of reading texts which include an analysis of form, narrative perspective, intertextuality, literary theory, and some knowledge of the context in which the text was produced
- To increase students’ confidence in their personal response to literature
- To develop accuracy in writing
Content
- Introduce a variety of English literature including poetry, the novel and drama from a variety of periods
- Introduce different ways of reading and interpreting a text
- Engage in discussions to develop the ability to analyse, imagine, argue, and compare/ contrast
- Produce written work of the following genres: descriptive, analytical and creative
- Introduce literary theory
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the programme students will have:
- 1. Knowledge of a range of foundational subject concepts
- 2. Knowledge of a range of relevant research method
- 3. Knowledge of a range of relevant vocabulary
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of the programme students will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of foundational subject concepts
- 2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant research methods
- 3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of relevant vocabulary
Key Skills:
- By the end of the programme students will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate critical thinking
- 2. Demonstrate effective communication using appropriate academic styles
- 3. Demonstrate the use of appropriate sources of evidence
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures and Tutorials
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture & Tutorial | 10 | once a week | 3 Hours | 30 | |
| Preparation & Reading | 70 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Assignment | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Assignment | 1500-2000 words | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Test | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Test | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment:
Weekly tasks
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University