Courses :: Module, EXPERIMENTAL FORMS

	Overview
	This module examines how literary forms change rapidly and radically through experimentation and asks why this happens. It introduces students to the ways in which literary forms (in drama, fiction, prose, or poetry) undergo sudden alterations, explores the reasons behind such changes, and asks students to consider the aesthetic, political, historical and literary impact of such moments of formal experimentation. The module will discuss case studies in experimentation, concentrating on the formal and textual nature of that experimentation, while setting texts in their historical moments. Case studies might include texts which exemplify: the rise of the novel; Romantic poetry; magic realism; modernism; postmodernism.

Overview

This module examines how literary forms change rapidly and radically through experimentation and asks why this happens. It introduces students to the ways in which literary forms (in drama, fiction, prose, or poetry) undergo sudden alterations, explores the reasons behind such changes, and asks students to consider the aesthetic, political, historical and literary impact of such moments of formal experimentation. The module will discuss case studies in experimentation, concentrating on the formal and textual nature of that experimentation, while setting texts in their historical moments. Case studies might include texts which exemplify: the rise of the novel; Romantic poetry; magic realism; modernism; postmodernism.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Illustrate an complex awareness how the formal elements of language and genre shape meaning. Recognize how writers can transgress or subvert generic expectations, as well as fulfil them Demonstrate high quality verbal and written expression; the ability to make clear points in a lucid grammatical and confident manner. Demonstrate an ability to integrate source material and critical readings; synthesise arguments; justify critical approaches and opinions. Write responses to exam questions, demonstrating the ability to integrate source material and critical readings; synthesise arguments; justify critical approaches and opinions

Learning Outcomes

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes 30% Assignment in lieu of Mid-term assignment. Assignment mark may be carried forward from a previous sitting as long as a minimum mark of 40% was achieved. University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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