ENG-30066: Miners, monetarism, and movements: literature, culture, and politics in the 1980s

To introduce students to the cultural and political contexts of the 1980s.

To introduce students to representative examples of the literature, film, and television of the 1980s.

To equip students with the relevant critical and theoretical ideas to discuss the cultural politics of the 1980s.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate substantial knowledge of the literature, culture, and politics of the 1980s, drawing on the specialist expertise and active research interests of the tutor. will be achieved by assessments: 1 and 2
Apply skills in textual analysis and intellectual argument in relation to the literature, culture, and politics of the late twentieth century. will be achieved by assessments: 1 and 2
Plan, research and produce work within the limitations of time and resources available to them and responding to feedback on this work positively. will be achieved by assessments: 1 and 2
Critically assess and evaluate the relevance of aspects of critical theory to the understanding of of the literature, culture, and politics of the 1980s. will be achieved by assessments: 1 and 2
Clearly articulate and substantiate through argument and detailed analysis (in person and on paper) their critical judgements about of the literature, culture, and politics of the 1980s. will be achieved by assessments: 1 and especially 2

Study hours

Twelve 2 hour seminars = 24
Two 2 hour film screenings = 12
Research, preparation and planning of short written exercise = 30
Research, preparation and planning of essay = 84

Description of Module Assessment

01: Short Paper weighted 30%

Short paper
A short paper of min. 1250 words; max 1500 words.

02: Essay weighted 70%

Essay
An essay of min. 3000 words; max. 3500 words.

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