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976
ENGLISH 310
: Shakespeare: Comedies and Tragicomedies2023 Semester Two (1235)
A study of selected comedies and tragicomedies of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Works of Shakespeare may include the romantic comedies of his first decade and a half as a playwright, the so-called 'problem plays', the darker comedies of his middle years, and the tragicomedies of his final years, sometimes called 'romances'. The nature of comedy and its relationship to tragedy is also explored.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English or Drama
Restriction: ENGLISH 265
Restriction: ENGLISH 265
977
ENGLISH 310
: Shakespeare: Comedies and Tragicomedies2021 Semester Two (1215)
A study of selected comedies and tragicomedies of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Works of Shakespeare may include the romantic comedies of his first decade and a half as a playwright, the so-called 'problem plays', the darker comedies of his middle years, and the tragicomedies of his final years, sometimes called 'romances'. The nature of comedy and its relationship to tragedy is also explored.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English or Drama
Restriction: ENGLISH 265
Restriction: ENGLISH 265
978
ENGLISH 310
: Shakespeare: Comedies and Tragicomedies2021 Summer School (1210)
A study of selected comedies and tragicomedies of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Works of Shakespeare may include the romantic comedies of his first decade and a half as a playwright, the so-called 'problem plays', the darker comedies of his middle years, and the tragicomedies of his final years, sometimes called 'romances'. The nature of comedy and its relationship to tragedy is also explored.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English or Drama
Restriction: ENGLISH 265
Restriction: ENGLISH 265
979
ENGLISH 310
: Shakespeare: Comedies and Tragicomedies2020 Summer School (1200)
A study of selected comedies and tragicomedies of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Works of Shakespeare may include the romantic comedies of his first decade and a half as a playwright, the so-called 'problem plays', the darker comedies of his middle years, and the tragicomedies of his final years, sometimes called 'romances'. The nature of comedy and its relationship to tragedy is also explored.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English or Drama
Restriction: ENGLISH 265
Restriction: ENGLISH 265
980
ENGLISH 311
: Creating Stories2024 Semester Two (1245)
Explores narrative theory and analysis through major stories from the literature and art of the last six centuries, from Shakespeare’s sources to now; from at least four continents; and including short story, drama, “classic” and modern novels, verse, children’s picture story, narrative painting, comics, film and music video. Investigates universal, human, local, individual, work and intra-work levels of analysis.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage II from the BA Schedule
Restriction: ENGLISH 111, 207
Restriction: ENGLISH 111, 207
981
ENGLISH 313
: From Romantics to Victorians2020 Semester Two (1205)
An exploration of some key preoccupations of nineteenth-century literature: identity and the psyche, and the self’s engagement with the other. Both topics will be considered against a changing social context which influenced religious beliefs and constructions of gender in particular. Covers poetry and prose from the 1790s to the 1880s.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English
982
ENGLISH 322
: Modernist Transformations2024 Semester Two (1245)
Takes transformation as its theme, focuses on a selection of influential Modernist works that map out some of the possibilities for the avant-garde in the early twentieth century. Students will expand their knowledge of modernism as a multimedia, multicultural phenomenon and exert their imaginations and research skills as they consider its relevance to contemporary cultural production.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English
Restriction: ENGLISH 206, 216, 222
Restriction: ENGLISH 206, 216, 222
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ENGLISH 322
: Modernist Transformations2022 Semester One (1223)
Takes transformation as its theme, focuses on a selection of influential Modernist works that map out some of the possibilities for the avant-garde in the early 20th century. Students will expand their knowledge of modernism as a multimedia, multicultural phenomenon and exert their imaginations and research skills as they consider its relevance to contemporary cultural production.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in English
Restriction: ENGLISH 206, 216, 222
Restriction: ENGLISH 206, 216, 222
984
ENGLISH 324
: Creative Writing: Four Genres2025 Semester One (1253)
Develops practical skills in four writing genres: Poetry, Multimedia, Creative Non-Fiction and Short Fiction. A range of published models will be studied alongside write and workshop exercises and students will develop close-reading skills. Two portfolios of creative work cover all four genres, based on work begun in seminars.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed, including 45 points in English
Restriction: ENGLISH 252
Restriction: ENGLISH 252
985
ENGLISH 324
: Creative Writing: Four Genres2024 Semester Two (1245)
Develops practical skills in four writing genres: Poetry, Multimedia, Creative Non-Fiction and Short Fiction. A range of published models will be studied alongside write and workshop exercises and students will develop close-reading skills. Two portfolios of creative work cover all four genres, based on work begun in seminars.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed, including 45 points in English
Restriction: ENGLISH 252
Restriction: ENGLISH 252
986
ENGLISH 324
: Creative Writing: Four Genres2023 Semester Two (1235)
Develops practical skills in four writing genres: Poetry, Multimedia, Creative Non-Fiction and Short Fiction. A range of published models will be studied alongside write and workshop exercises and students will develop close-reading skills. Two portfolios of creative work cover all four genres, based on work begun in seminars.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed, including 45 points in English
Restriction: ENGLISH 252
Restriction: ENGLISH 252
987
ENGLISH 324
: Creative Writing: Four Genres2022 Semester Two (1225)
Develops practical skills in four writing genres: Poetry, Multimedia, Creative Non-Fiction and Short Fiction. A range of published models will be studied alongside write and workshop exercises and students will develop close-reading skills. Two portfolios of creative work cover all four genres, based on work begun in seminars.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed, including 45 points in English
Restriction: ENGLISH 252
Restriction: ENGLISH 252
988
ENGLISH 329
: Literary Theory and Critical Practice2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines the concerns and methods of contemporary criticism through a selection of key concepts central to the study of literature. We explore the history of these concepts, the theoretical issues they raise, and the reading strategies they permit. The emphasis is on literary theory as a resource that opens out possibilities for critical practice.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English
Restriction: ENGLISH 229, 230
Restriction: ENGLISH 229, 230
989
ENGLISH 330
: Early Texts, Modern Inventions2024 Semester One (1243)
A study of key works and contexts of selected medieval and early modern writers, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Behn. Offers a compact history of literary engagements with important social issues that arose in a period notable for revolution and reform; also develops knowledge of literary forms and trends that are historically important, but, in this period, relatively new.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English
Restriction: ENGLISH 214, 351
Restriction: ENGLISH 214, 351
990
ENGLISH 330
: Early Texts, Modern Inventions2023 Semester One (1233)
A study of key works and contexts of selected medieval and early modern writers, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Behn. Offers a compact history of literary engagements with important social issues that arose in a period notable for revolution and reform; also develops knowledge of literary forms and trends that are historically important, but, in this period, relatively new.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English
Restriction: ENGLISH 214, 351
Restriction: ENGLISH 214, 351
991
ENGLISH 330
: Early Texts, Modern Inventions2022 Semester One (1223)
A study of key works and contexts of selected medieval and early modern writers, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Behn. Offers a compact history of literary engagements with important social issues that arose in a period notable for revolution and reform; also develops knowledge of literary forms and trends that are historically important, but, in this period, relatively new.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English
Restriction: ENGLISH 214, 351
Restriction: ENGLISH 214, 351
992
ENGLISH 340
: Arthurian Literature2025 Semester One (1253)
The Arthurian story, from its first passage into French in the twelfth century. The English writings are studied in comparison with their French sources and counterparts (in translation).
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English or FRENCH 200
Restriction: ENGLISH 738, 746
Restriction: ENGLISH 738, 746
993
ENGLISH 340
: Arthurian Literature2023 Semester One (1233)
The Arthurian story, from its first passage into French in the twelfth century. The English writings are studied in comparison with their French sources and counterparts (in translation).
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English or FRENCH 200
Restriction: ENGLISH 738, 746
Restriction: ENGLISH 738, 746
994
ENGLISH 340
: Arthurian Literature2021 Semester One (1213)
The Arthurian story, from its first passage into French in the twelfth century. The English writings are studied in comparison with their French sources and counterparts (in translation).
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English or FRENCH 200
Restriction: ENGLISH 738, 746
Restriction: ENGLISH 738, 746
995
ENGLISH 343
: Writing Poetry2022 Semester Two (1225)
Students will be guided through poetry and poetics and the writing of poetry. As part of the course requirement, they will submit a portfolio of poems.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English, Drama, Writing Studies and Programme Coordinator approval
Restriction: ENGLISH 328
Restriction: ENGLISH 328
996
ENGLISH 343
: Writing Poetry2020 Semester One (1203)
Students will be guided through poetry and poetics and the writing of poetry. As part of the course requirement, they will submit a portfolio of poems.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English, Drama, Writing Studies and Programme Coordinator approval
Restriction: ENGLISH 328
Restriction: ENGLISH 328
997
ENGLISH 344
: Writing Creative Prose2022 Semester One (1223)
An art and craft class focused on refining technical skills in writing short fiction and creative non-fiction, studying local and international models, and based around weekly workshops.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed and Programme Coordinator approval
Restriction: ENGLISH 328
Restriction: ENGLISH 328
998
ENGLISH 344
: Writing Creative Prose2020 Semester Two (1205)
A creative writing course that uses a range of processes, theories and techniques to explore developments in the short story and other shorter prose genres.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed and Programme Coordinator approval
Restriction: ENGLISH 328
Restriction: ENGLISH 328
999
ENGLISH 346
: African and Caribbean Literature2020 Semester One (1203)
The Caribbean, by virtue of its geography and history, embraces cultural elements of Africa, India, Europe and North America. The focus, however, will primarily be on Caribbean and African societies in order to address a range of issues connected to these variously hybrid cultures: slavery, black identity and sexuality, nation/narration, home and location/dislocation.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English or Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice, or approval of Academic Head or nominee
1000
ENGLISH 353
: Age of Shakespeare: Tragedy2025 Semester One (1253)
An introduction to the golden age of English theatre, involving detailed study of a selection of tragedies by Shakespeare and his contemporaries. The theatrical emphasis of the course is intended to help students respond to the plays as theatrical artefacts and not merely as literary texts.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English or Drama
Restriction: ENGLISH 213
Restriction: ENGLISH 213
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