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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Memory & Identity in Irish & English Fiction
Module Code	EN234
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 introduce students to the narrative prose of important contemporary English and Irish writers. Through the study of novels by Ian McEwan and John Banville, students develop their knowledge of contrasting narrative strategies and styles, namely the highly narrativised and emplotted fiction of McEwan and the more narrativisation-resistant mode of Banville. The modules investigation of narrative is conducted by way of the recurring themes of memory and identity. Students skills in literary analysis are developed through: (i) subjecting literary texts to systematic close readings, initially by students preparing the text for tutorials; (ii) students participation in discussion of textual analysis in weekly tutorials; (iii) students in-class presentation of their analysis of passages of narrative prose texts.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the distinguishing narrative discursive styles of literary texts by contemporary Irish and English authors.
2. Synthesise information and ideas on literary texts drawn from primary and secondary sources.
3. Develop sustained arguments cogently and coherently in written form.
4. Employ bibliographic skills appropriate to literary discourse.
5. Demonstrate consistent use of the conventions of literary discourse in written form.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	24	Analysis and discussion 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

Novels.
Critical analysis of novels by Ian McEwan and John Banville..

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 texts.	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: Ian McEwan: 2007, Black Dogs, Paperback, Vintage, London,
Essential text: John Banville: 2000, Eclipse, Picador, London, 978-0330482226
Essential text: John Banville: 2006, The Sea, Picador, London,

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