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ML5001 Literary and Cultural Theory 1

Academic year(s): 2015-2016

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This module seeks to provide the kind of research training now regarded as indispensable for all postgraduates. It has both a theoretical and a practical orientation, and seeks to relate one to the other. Its aims are to (i) debate and enrich our common concepts of writing and reading, of evaluating and relating texts, by providing a range of different perspectives on literary theory and the methodology of criticism and literary research; (ii) offer practical advice on conceiving, pursuing, organising and successfully completing a literary research project.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 88

Guided independent study hours: 88

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC