2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ENGL3342 Millennial Fictions
20 creditsClass Size: 30
School of English
Module manager: Dr Richard Brown
Email: r.h.brown@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
The aim is to develop a discussion of some features of contemporary and postmodern writing by studying set texts across a variety of genres, especially those features which may be thought to connect to a sense of the apocalyptic and the millennial and to comprise revisions to the role and idea of narrative itself.Learning outcomes
Students will have developed:
the ability to use written and oral communication effectively;
the capacity to analyse and critically examine diverse forms of discourse;
the ability to manage quantities of complex information in a structured and systematic way;
the capacity for independent thought and judgement;
critical reasoning;
research skills, including the retrieval of information, the organisation of material and the evaluation of its importance;
IT skills;
Efficient time management and organisation skills;
the ability to learn independently.
Skills outcomes
Skills for effective communication, oral and written.
Capacity to analyse and critically examine diverse forms of discourse.
Ability to acquire quantities of complex information of diverse kinds in a structured and systematic way.
Capacity for independent thought and judgement.
Critical reasoning.
Research skills, including information retrieval skills, the organisation of material, and the evaluation of its importance.
IT skills.
Time management and organisational skills.
Independent learning.
Syllabus
In this module we are going to explore an eclectic mix of texts including fiction, one filmed adaptation, the work of one poet and of one popular musical performer. All of this was published around the turn of the last century. The aim is to develop a discussion of some features of the contemporary and the postmodern, especially those features which may be thought to connect to a sense of the apocalyptic and the millennial and to comprise revisions to the role and idea of narrative itself. Consequently the nature of narrative, the media and the virtual as well as such themes as wars, history, sexuality and identity will be among the subjects discussed in class.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Meetings | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Private study hours | 185.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Teaching will be through weekly seminars (10 x 1 hour) plus up to 5 additional hours (content to be determined by the module tutor). The 5 additional hours may include lectures, plenary sessions, film showings, or the return of unassessed/assessed essays.Private Study: Reading, seminar prepation, essay writing.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Seminar contribution.1 x 1700 word unassessed essay (requirement).
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 4000 words | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
One unassessed essay of 1700 words is required. This does not form part of the assessment for this module, but is a requirement and MUST be submitted. Students who fail to submit the unassessed essay will be awarded a maximum mark of 40 for the module (a bare Pass).
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 24/04/2008
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