University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 11.00 am Tue and 10.00 am Thu

The module offers students a wide-ranging introduction to the varied and stimulating literature of the 1790s. It will also present students with an opportunity to read some of the best modern criticism of literature of the Romantic period. By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate a broadly based knowledge of the literature of the 1790s and some relevant later texts, and will be able to present an informed discussion of this literature in the light of contextual evidence such as social, political, and wider historical developments. (Group C)

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass EN2003 and pass EN2004

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hours: seminars, lectures, or tutorials, and 2 optional consultative hours.

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 278

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%


Re-assessment: exam = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor N H Roe
Module teaching staff: Prof N H Roe
Module coordinator email nhr@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a broadly based knowledge of the literature of the 1790s and some relevant later texts
• Present an informed discussion of this literature in the light of contextual evidence such as social, political and wider historical developments
• Demonstrate skills in critical reading and evaluation of primary texts and relevant secondary material
• Demonstrate skills in oral and written presentation