ENG-20032: The Drawn Sword: Literature and the English Civil War

The module is designed to introduce students to the range of literary texts produced in the period of the English Civil War and its aftermath, and to issues relating to the interaction of literary and political cultures.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate detailed knowledge of literature produced between c. 1640 and 1670 and its historical, social and cultural contexts; will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
Analyse literary and non-literary texts effectively, and intregrate this analysis into their critical writing; will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
Demonstrate enhanced research skills in electronic and traditional media; will be achieved by assessments: 2, 3
Use critical and contextual sources effectively, and understand key scholarly debates in this area; will be achieved by assessments: 2, 3
Develop and structure arguments effectively in a variety of written forms (message board posts, critical analysis, essay); will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
Articulate initial responses to texts and react sensitively to the responses of other students; will be achieved by assessments: 1
Use appropriate scholarly referencing systems and present written work in a professional manner. will be achieved by assessments: 3

Study hours

10 x 1 hour lectures (10 hours)
10 x 1 hour small group meetings (10 hours)
Reading and preparation for classes (75 hours)
Essay preparation and writing (32 hours)
Discussion board participation (10 hours)
Critical exercise preparation and writing (12 hours)
Feedback and guidance (1 hour)

Description of Module Assessment

01: Webct weighted 20%

Discussion Board Participation
The module co-ordinator will set up discussion threads for each week's study, and students will be expected to post at least two messages per week recording their reactions to the texts and their responses to other students' reactions. Tutors will keep weekly records to justify marks awarded, and written/oral feedback will be available in the final week of teaching.

02: Short Paper weighted 20%

Comparative Exercise Using Early English Books Online
Students will be required to download and read a section of a text from Early English Books Online (http://eebo.chadwyck.com/) and to write a comparative analysis between this text and one of the set texts. The exercise will be submitted in Week 6 and written and oral feedback will be provided in Week 8.

03: Essay weighted 60%

Research Essay
Students will be asked to write a critical essay (from a list of c. 10 questions) which demonstrates independent research and detailed knowledge of relevant texts and issues. Written feedback will be distributed after the examination period, and oral feedback will be available on request.

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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