Cynlluniau Astudio
English Literature / Education
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Information provided by Department of English and Creative Writing
- QAA English
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- September 2023
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- To enable successful students to:
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gain a knowledge of literatures in English by studying a range of literary texts in a variety of genres from different historical periods and (in some cases) geographical locations
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develop a knowledge of the literary, social, historical, and cultural contexts of writing in English and an understanding of their significance
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explore the literary relationships between texts and between texts and their contexts
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develop a knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical formations in the twentieth century
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investigate how different literary theories interrelate and confront each other
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explore the relationships between literary theory and literary analysis
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gain experience of the practical application of literary theory and literary analysis
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acquire a knowledge of critical debates about the writing they study
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engage in reasoned critical analysis of particular texts
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become independent learners who can use a broad range of reference tools, assimilate and appraise substantial amounts of information, and address, define and solve problems
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become self-aware readers of literature and writers about literature
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develop an ability to arrive at independent conclusions and make judgements
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develop an ability to express themselves clearly in speech and in writing
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develop their own critical voice
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develop their own interests and manage their own learning through their choice of options
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The successful student will have gained a knowledge and understanding of:
A1 a range of different genres and periods of literatures in English
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the importance of the literary, socio-historical and cultural contexts
within which texts are produced and read
A3 the relations between
literary texts, and between texts and their contexts
A4 some of the
critical issues and debates that have been raised by texts
Teaching, learning and assessment methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated
Teaching and learning: Lectures; tutor-led workshops and seminars; student-led workshops and seminars, written seen and unseen examinations
Assessment - coursework essays; written unseen examinations; oral presentation, dissertation
The programme ensure that all students study a range of writing in English from more than one period.
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- 10.2.1 Intellectual skills
The successful student will develop the ability to:
B1 analyse and interpret a variety of texts
B2 exercise independent thought and judgement
B3 engage critically and self-reflectively with complex material and concepts
B4 present sustained, persuasive and coherent arguments
B5 communicate the results of their studies clearly
B6 plan and organise work and present work to deadlines
Teaching, learning and assessment methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated
Seminars and workshops are used to develop these skills, which are assessed by independently researched coursework assignments, unseen timed examinations, dissertation.
10.2.2 Practical skills
The successful student will develop:
C1 research skills
C2 writing skills
C3 competence in structuring and presenting arguments orally and in writing
C4 an ability to work in groups
C5 time and task management
C6 word-processing skills
C7 ability to use recognised presentational skills, including bibliographical and notational conventions
C8 oral presentation skills
Teaching, learning and assessment methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated
Teaching and learning: skills-based course in first year; preparation for oral and written assignments; essay writing; group work in seminars and workshops; independent study Assessment: coursework assignments; essays; unseen examinations; group oral presentations
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- D1 ability to analyse issues
D2 ability to research, assimilate, select and organise relevant material using a variety of research tools in paper and on-line formats
D3 writing skills (in a range of modes)
D4 competence in structuring and presenting arguments
D5 an ability to work in groups
D6 time and task management
D7 word-processing skills
D8 oral presentation skills
Teaching, learning and assessment methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated
Student-centred seminars and workshops; essay writing assignments; oral presentations; dissertation
BA English Literature / Education [QX33]
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2023/2024Cynllun Anrhydedd Cyfun - ar gael ers 2000/2001
Hyd (astudio Llawn Amser): 3 blwyddynChildren's Development and Learning
The Learner and the Learning Environment
Psychology of Learning and Thinking
Literary Theory: Debates and Dialogues
Classical Drama and Myth
In the Olde Dayes: Medieval Texts and Their World
Writing Women for the Public Stage, 1670-1780
Place and Self
Assessment and Education
Undergraduate Dissertation
Reading Theory / Reading Text
Romantic Eroticism
Effective Academic and Professional Communication 2
Remix: Chaucer In The Then and Now
Literatures of Surveillance
Undergraduate Dissertation
Victorian Childhoods
Writing in the Margins: Twentieth-Century Welsh Poetry in English
Haunting Texts
The Mark of the Beast: Animals in Literature from the 1780s to the 1920s
Ali Smith and 21st Century fiction(s)
Effective Academic and Professional Communication 2