University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: See http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/history/infoug/ugtimetable

Reading is a skill that most of us take for granted, yet it gives us access to an amazing breadth of information and entertainment. This module examines the emergence of a mass reading culture in Britain in the long nineteenth century. It considers the rise of literacy and education, and the provision of cheaper forms of printed matter. It investigates the roles of authors, editors, publishers and booksellers in bringing print to the new reading public. As well as using printed and online secondary material critically to summarise and critically evaluate scholarly arguments about the history of the book, students will also have the opportunity to do hands-on research with original printed primary material and to learn about how books and magazines were made.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass at least 60 credits from {MO1007, MO1008, MO2008, HI2001, MH2002}

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take MO3221

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour seminar, plus 1 office hour.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 280

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 40%

Re-assessment: 4,000- to 5,000-word essay = 100%

Personnel