University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This module covers the writings of Emily Dickinson in the context of the tumultuous social, political, and intellectual landscape of the 19th century and with particular emphasis on Dickinson’s relationship to the tradition, theory, and practice of the lyric. In addition to careful readings of Dickinson's poetry, we will also study Dickinson’s prose, along with her visual work, and explore historical and contemporary responses to her work.

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: One two-hour seminar (x 10 weeks).

Scheduled learning hours: 40

Guided independent study hours: 262

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Ms A M Boyer
Module teaching staff: Ms Anne Boyer
Module coordinator email amb61@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse the work of Emily Dickinson, secondary critical literature, and contemporary creative responses to Dickinson through close reading, discussion, research, and writing
• Contextualise Dickinson’s work in the social and political landscape of the 19th-century United States, as well as in relation to the lyric tradition and global Romanticism.
• Synthesise perspectives on Dickinson’s work from various academic fields, including visual arts, social history, queer and feminist theory, and eco-poetics
• Develop research skills by engaging with primary and secondary sources, and present findings and ideas clearly and effectively, in written format