EN5513
Theorising the Contemporary
2024-2025
30
15
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2024-2025
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
The second half of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century witnessed an explosion of theories about literature and culture in an attempt to understand the complexities of a historical period characterised by political, economic and social upheaval and rapid advancements in science and technology. This module will introduce students to key literary and cultural theories within the contemporary period via the close study of selected theoretical texts. Theories covered may include Marxism, postmodernism, deconstruction, poststructuralism, postcolonialism, queer theory, ecocriticism and contemporary poetics.
Weekly contact: 2 hour seminar (x 9 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 18
Guided independent study hours: 280
As used by St Andrews: 100% coursework
Re-assessment: 100% coursework
Module coordinator: Dr J S F Haddow
Module teaching staff: Team taught