BA English and Comparative Literature(For students entering from September 2023 onwards)

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of Level 1, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate introductory knowledge and understanding of the broad fields of English and Comparative Literature, including the genres of poetry, fiction, and drama, from a range of periods and locations;
2. Show awareness of the importance of the literary, cultural, and socio-historical contexts in which literature is written and read;
3. Write critically about literary texts, using textual evidence from primary and secondary sources to support their argument.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of Level 1, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate different arguments and perspectives through the use of supporting evidence and appropriate sources;
2. Communicate critical thinking skills through presenting a structured and coherent argument;
3. Demonstrate when, why and how to appropriately acknowledge someone else’s work and ideas.
4. Identify their own skills, strengths and development needs and the need for ongoing reflective awareness and engagement.

Assessment

The Subject Specific and Skills Learning outcomes can be met through the three core modules, regardless of optionality. The core modules embed a variety of forms of assessments, including reflective logs, portfolios and group presentations, preparing students for diverse modes of assessment later in the programme. Forms of assessment differ across the option modules, with an emphasis on different types of coursework.