To develop students’ ability to problematise and question ideas of 'culture', and  how they are deployed in (and in relation to) the Victorian period. To develop students' awareness of issues around the formation of the literary canon in (and in relation to) the Victorian period. To extend students' knowledge of the range and variety of Victorian literature, particularly in relation to drama, journalism, and other non-fictional prose. To encourage interdisciplinary awareness by introducing students to a range of  primary materials from the Victorian period, both literary and non-literary.

(LO1) A detailed knowledge of a series of key debates in the Victorian period, and their critical contexts.

(LO2) A critical appreciation of, and ability to analyse, the nature and extent of interdisciplinary and inter-generic work in the period.

(LO3) Advanced knowledge of how a wide range of cultural ideas and other nonliterary material relate to and inform literary work of the period.

(LO4) The ability to undertake independent archival work, and an understanding of how to apply this research to interdisciplinary and critical study in the Victorian period.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis

(S4) Information skills - Critical reading

(S5) Information skills - Information accessing:[Locating relevant information] [Identifying and evaluating information sources]

Topics may include: Issues of 'high' and 'mass' culture, Literature and the visual arts, The Victorian theatre, Science and culture wars, Book history, Victorian journalism, Literature and religion .

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: 6 x 2 hour seminarrs