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 The Postcolonial Novel in Britain
Code ENGL729
Coordinator Dr L Loh
English
L.Loh@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 10

Aims


  1. To explore the forms of literary resistance within the politics of postcolonialism which are deployed by contemporary postcolonial British writers
  2. To explore the postcolonial novel in Britain through attention to socio-political contexts, such as themes of racism in contemporary Britain, the legacies of colonial discourses.
  3. To develop a critical understanding of relevant secondary and theoretical material


Learning Outcomes

By completion of this module, students will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced skills in textual anlaysis of the postcolonial novel

Critically evaluate and apply a range of postcolonial theoretical approaches to the reading of these postcolonial novels
Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of how these novels speak to various socio-political and cultural contexts 


Construct a sustained, cogent argument on contemporary postcolonial novels


Syllabus

The syallabus will include 4 postcolonial novels written by contemporary British writers and relevant secondary and theoretical readings.

Texts may include Monica Ali’s Brick Lane, Zadie Smith’s White Teeth, V.S. Naipaul’s The Enigma of Arrival, and Hari Kunzru’s The Impressionist. 

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Seminar -

4 x 2 hour seminars


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   8

        8
Timetable (if known)   4 x 2 hour seminars
 
         
Private Study 92
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Coursework  3000-3500 words  Semester 2  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessment will involve ONE written essay of 3000-3500 words 

Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List: