EEWL10020 Literatures of the World

Academic Year 2020/2021

Building on EEWL 10010 and its introduction to European literary history (although this latter is not a prerequistie for elective students), this module aims to broaden that sphere of reference and to introduce students to anglophone, francophone and hispanophone literatures produced in Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Building on EEWL 10010 and its introduction to European literary history (although this latter is not a prerequisite for elective students), this module aims to broaden that sphere of reference and to introduce students to anglophone, francophone and hispanophone / lusophone literatures produced in Africa, Asia and the Americas. It will examine the contested notion (and history) of, ‘world literature’ from a range of theoretical perspectives, . It will also examine the ways in which literary models and values are appropriated and negotiated on a global stage, and investigate the interplay between language and place, identity and cultural differences.

Within the limits of the twelve-week trimester, particular focus this year will be given to the anglophone literature of Africa. the francophone literature of Canada, and the Portuguese novel from Angola. Central to the module is textual analysis which will be done in small-group seminars. A module anthology will reproduce texts in both the original language (for students of that language) and in translation (for students of the other languages). In assessments, EEWL students may be expected to demonstrate engagement with the source material in the language they are studying, as appropriate.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students should be able to:

demonstrate an awareness of the political and historical contexts of postcolonial literature;
demonstrate an understanding of what is meant by world literature;
identify and analyse a range of key themes in the prescribed francophone and hispanophone texts;
have developed their skills of critical analysis and essay-writing.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12

Seminar (or Webinar)

12

Specified Learning Activities

36

Autonomous Student Learning

50

Total

110

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, seminars, group discussion, critical writing, autonomous learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Short essay / commentary on Canadian material Week 8 n/a Graded No

35

Assignment: Short Essay / Critical Analysis on anglophone material Week 5 n/a Graded No

30

Assignment: Short essay / commentary on lusophone material due in week 13. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

35


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Pascale Baker Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Michael Brophy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Mary Gallagher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Alexandra Lourenco Dias Lecturer / Co-Lecturer