Introduction to major critical theories and methods that have influenced the study of contemporary literature and culture, including Formalism, Semiotics and Structuralism, Marxism, Historicism, Psychoanalysis, Post-structuralism, Deconstruction, Historicism, Feminism, Postmodernism, Cultural Studies, and Post-colonialism.

Group Presentation (15 minutes) including an individual report based on key concepts covered in semester 1

Coursework to consist of:
Essay Length 1000 words. A critical analysis of critical/theoretical material relating to semester one content.
Portfolio total length 1,500 words. Study skills in preparation for essay above.

[LOs 1 to 7]

Key Information Set Data
50% Practical Exam
50% Coursework

Contact teaching will be a mix of lecture, workshop, and small group discussion. Students will be
expected to work both independently (on research and preparation for both classes and assessments)
and as part of a team (on some class exercises and presentation work). At this level, students are also
expected to attend tutorial sessions towards the end of the module in order to negotiate their group presentation and report.

Barry, Peter, (2002) Beginning theory: An introduction to literary and cultural theory, (third edition), Manchester University Press
Rivkin, Julie ; Ryan, Michael, (2004) Literary Theory : an anthology, 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell

OHP
Video/DVD
Library
Internet
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module.
Details will be supplied in the module handbook.