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Qualification and Programme Title
B.A. Modern Languages and English Literature Full-time
Programme Code
218H
Delivery Location
Campus
Language of Study
English
Length of Programme
3 Year(s)
Accreditations
This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme
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Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of:
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:
and assessed using the following methods:
A substantial number of authors and texts from different periods of literary history
Different critical and theoretical approaches in the study of literature, language and performance, and of the literary, cultural and historical contexts that inform both the writing and reading of texts and performance
Thematic and generic links between texts across a wide historical range.
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Lectures and seminars; an individually supervised dissertation at LH
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Essays, written assignments, creative work, portfolios, presentations, timed assignments, dissertation at LH
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes:
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:
and assessed using the following methods:
Engagement with texts, primary and secondary: By the end of L C: the ability to demonstrate confidence in studying and critically analysing whole novels, plays, poems and films of different kinds and lengths; By the end of L I: the ability to read and locate literary texts from different periods and genres; By the end of L H: the ability to synthesise a wide range of primary and secondary reading and the ability to range independently in their reading beyond prescribed texts in order to diversify and contextualise their study evidenced in a piece of independent research.
The capacity for independent thought and judgement, and the ability to handle information and argument in a critical and self-reflective manner. By the end of L C, the ability to discuss the rationale for key differences between university-level literary study and the methods and expectations experienced at earlier stages of education, and to apply critical and theoretical approaches to the reading of texts; By the end of L I, the ability to construct arguments informed by, but not dependent upon, secondary material; By the end of L H, the ability to construct detailed, balanced and substantiated critical arguments, to locate those arguments in their appropriate scholarly fields and to formulate independent research questions.
The ability independently to use libraries, catalogues, bibliographies and other appropriate reference sources; to make appropriate use of the internet, the e-library, the physical library and other appropriate libraries; and to choose and use suitable editions of literary texts, applying a basic understanding of textual transmission, evidenced by the ability to document, cite and present, according to an agreed stylesheet of scholarly written work.
Modern Languages and English Literature. 1. Independent study skills (self-organisation, initiative and self-direction; time management; autonomous research skills; the ability to collect, organise, synthesise and evaluate information; planning, drafting and editing)
The ability to produce an extended piece of academic writing, drawing on independent study skills acquired on the programme
Modern Languages and English Literature.. 2. Transferable skills relevant to employment, including problem-solving, self-reliance, initiative, adaptability, flexibility, resilience, self-motivation, and competences such as note-taking, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, ability to use and manipulate digital resources and to present information and ideas effectively using ICT.
Modern Languages and English Literature. 3. Ability to summarise, synthesise, analyse and evaluate others’ arguments, and to formulate their own logical and structured arguments, normally both orally and in writing, with appropriate supporting evidence. both in English and in the target language(s
Modern Languages and English Literature 4. Ability to work as a member of a team in a range of contexts, including the capacity to listen, to respond flexibly to feedback, to understand diverse perspectives, and to negotiate solutions collectively
ENGLISH LITERATURE 1, 3, and 6: Lectures and seminars; an individually supervised dissertation at LH; peer-review of formative essays and formative presentations.
Modern Languages and English Literature
1. Attendance at plenaries and/or engagement with online environment, reading and contribution to seminars and tutorials, regular written exercises. Use of the University Library and artistic collections, IT and other information sources. Lectures and seminars an individually supervised dissertation at LH; peer-review of formative essays and formative presentations
2. By definition, language work and content modules involve new, ‘difficult’ material that requires the independent application and ownership of techniques taught in classes and lectures if it is to be understood fully and mastered. An emphasis on close analysis is intended to broaden the range and sophistication of students’ interpretations of material, and to allow students to produce not so much expositions as substantiated arguments and positions. Problem Based Learning (PBL) exercises, presentations, group project work and other forms of independent learning are germane to all parts of the programme. The Year Abroad offers a particular opportunity for the development of independent capability, personally as well as linguistically and intellectually (n/a for the 3 year programme). A range of formative assessment modes are used throughout the degree.
Coverage of Modern Languages professions is built into all core language modules. Opportunities for work experience may be acquired through non-credit bearing summer placements (Year 2) and/ or placements followed during the Year Abroad (n/a for the 3 year programme). Lectures and seminars; an individually supervised dissertation at LH.
Lectures and seminars; an individually supervised dissertation at LH; peer-review of formative essays and formative presentations
3. Target language seminars combined with extensive reading and other forms of exposure to and practice in the target language(s).
Residence abroad (– n/a for 3 year programme). Attendance at plenaries and/or engagement with online environment, reading and contribution to seminars and tutorials, regular written exercises. Use of the University Library, IT and other information sources. An individually supervised dissertation at LH, group work, information retrieval skills training in second year
Lectures and seminars; an individually supervised dissertation at LH;
4. Contribution to seminars and tutorials; discussion of formative presentations, group work. Lectures and seminars; peer-review of formative essays and formative presentations.
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Lit Path 1 – 3 inclusive: Assessment by written assignment, essay, portfolio, presentation. Students may choose to write a dissertation or research project in this area (BA only).
Modern Languages and English Language
1. Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research. Assessment is by written assignment, essay and portfolio. Students may choose to write a dissertation or research project in this area (BA only).
2. Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research. Assessment is by written assignment, essay and portfolio. Students may choose to write a dissertation or research project in this area (BA only).
3. Coursework (essays, dissertation, project work, oral presentations, target language projects, e-assessment portfolios), unseen written examinations, oral/aural examinations. Formative e-assessments and student-led research. Assessment by written assignment, essay, portfolio, presentation. Students may choose to write a dissertation or research project in this area (BA only).
4. Coursework (project work, group presentations, target language projects). Assessment by written assignment, essay, portfolio, presentation.
