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

Year 2

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of Level 2, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate developed knowledge and understanding of the fields of English and Comparative Literature and the concept of world literature, including their relevance to contemporary issues such as the climate crisis, globalisation and personal well-being.
2. Compare and criticize different theoretical views and apply them appropriately to different texts,
3. Analyse critically a range of literary texts, drawing on appropriate secondary sources.
4. Identify research subjects of their own choice and show how these are relevant to the study of comparative literature with regard to other cultural forms (e.g. art, cinema, music) and other fields of knowledge (e.g. ethics, philosophy, politics).

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of Level 2, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate and critique different arguments and perspectives through the analysis and close reading of supporting evidence and appropriate sources;
2. Communicate critical thinking skills through presenting a structured and coherent argument both orally and in written work;
3. Demonstrate the ability to appropriately acknowledge and integrate someone else’s work and ideas in their own arguments;
4. Identify an increased awareness of 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 in the final year. The core Comparative Literature module also assesses students’ ability to choose and research subjects of their own choice and to show how these are relevant to the study of literature with regard to other cultural forms (e.g. art, cinema, music) and other fields of knowledge (e.g. ethics, philosophy, politics). Forms of assessment differ across the option modules, with an emphasis on different types of coursework.