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EN4405 Contemporary Poetry in Great Britain and Ireland

Academic year(s): 2016-2017

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

This module provides an introduction to contemporary English-language poetry written in Great Britain and Ireland; examines some of its important forebears; and gives an overview of the present state of the art in the constituent nations of the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland. (Group E)

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 44

Guided independent study hours: 256

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC