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ML5007 Problems of Culture and Identity 2

Academic year(s): 2018-2019

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 9.00 Wed

The module aims to explore further major aspects, dimensions of cultural identity beyond those studied in ML5006 and focuses in particular on personal, rather than group identity. Particular topics treated may include: the dialectical relationship between personal and collective identities, the self and alterity, narrative and identity formation, situatedness and corporeality, recognition, transnational identities and problems of autobiography.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr D E Osborne