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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Literature and Genres
Module Code	EN120
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Brian Duffy
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to develop students'skills in literary analysis, drawing on texts from leading contemporary writers from Ireland, Canada and the USA. In this module students build on their knowledge of the discursive modes of functioning of imaginative literature, and broaden and deepen their skills in literary analysis and interpretation. In addition, students develop their ability both to support an argument based on textual evidence and to argue more convincingly through applying the vocabulary of literary criticism. These skills are developed through: (i) subjecting literary texts to systematic close readings, initially by students preparing the text for tutorials, and (ii) students'participation in discussion of textual analysis in weekly tutorials.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically analyse and interpret passages of literary texts through close reading.
2. Identify important concepts in the functioning of narrative discourse.
3. Support an argument by providing relevant evidence from literary texts.
4. Recognise the use of key literary terms, devices and techniques.
5. Demonstrate precision in the use of the language of literary discourse.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	24	Analysis of literary texts.
Independent learning	72	Tutorial preparation: close reading of literary texts.
Assignment	30	Reading of texts, and planning and writing of essay.
Total Workload: 126

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Poetry.
Critical analysis of poems by Eavan Boland..

Short stories.
Critical analysis of short stories by Alice Munro..

Novel.
Critical analysis of novel by Alice McDermott..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Discussion of thematic and/or formal aspect(s) of literary text(s).	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Essential text: Eavan Boland: 2001, Code, Paperback, Carcanet, London,
Essential text: Alice Munro: 2002, Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage, Paperback, Vintage, London,
Alice McDermott,: 0, That Night, Paperback, 9780747568247

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

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BA in Contemporary Culture and Society

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BA Languages for Int. Communication(Eng)

IFCLCE

Int Foundation Cert (LIC with English)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for EN120

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