Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | MODERN AMERICAN FICTION | ||
| Code | ENGL331 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr L Loh English L.Loh@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2022-23 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 30 |
Aims |
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The aim of the module is to survey a cross-section of American fiction from c.1920 to the early 21st century. It follows a roughly chronological sequence and sets out to reveal the thematic concerns and narrative modes linking different works in this area. We shall be considering these writers' treatment of ethnic minorities, rural displacement, technological progress and particularly shall be concentrating on their stance towards America. In the course of discussions the module also aims to develop a vocabulary for the critical analysis of this fiction. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) On completing this module students will have acquired a knowledge and understanding of a range of twentieth and twenty-first-century American fiction. |
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(LO2) Developed a vocabulary for the critical analysis of this literature. |
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(LO3) Gained an appreciation of the historical and cultural contexts in which this literature was produced. |
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(LO4) Gained an appreciation of the place of this literature within the traditions of literature in English. |
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(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S3) Information skills - Critical reading |
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(S4) Working in groups and teams - Listening skills |
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Syllabus |
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Topics and themes typically include: American Modernism (Hemingway, Faulkner, etc.), African American fiction (Ellison, Walker, etc.), Pioneer narratives, Americans in Europe, Epics of the Road, Digital America, American Metafiction and America and visual art/cinema. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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12 |
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36 | ||||
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| Private Study | 264 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 300 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
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Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Written project of c.4,000 words One two-question written examination, 3 hours Standard UoL penalty applies | 3 | 50 | ||||
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When): 2 | 0 | 50 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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| Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. | |