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Undergraduate Handbook 2021-2022 (archived)
Module FOUD0947: English Literature 1
Department: Foundation Year (Durham)
FOUD0947: English Literature 1
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 0 | 10 | Not available in 2021/2022 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- 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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture & Tutorial | 10 | once a week | 3 Hours | 30 | |
| Preparation & Reading | 70 | ||||
| Total | 100 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 50% | Assignment | 1500-2000 words | 100% | Yes |
| Test | 50% | Test | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment
Weekly tasks
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.