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 |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 10 |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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By completion of this module, students will be able to: Demonstrate advanced skills in textual anlaysis of the postcolonial novel |
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Critically evaluate and apply a range of postcolonial theoretical approaches to the reading of these postcolonial novels |
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Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of how these novels speak to various socio-political and cultural contexts |
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Construct a sustained, cogent argument on contemporary postcolonial novels |
Syllabus |
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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 |
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Seminar - 4 x 2 hour seminars |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
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Timetable (if known) |
4 x 2 hour seminars
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Private Study | 92 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 100 |
Assessment |
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Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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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 |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |