English Language Centre, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EL10504 Contemporary literature & film of the British Isles |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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This unit is solely for Socrates-Erasmus, Exchange and Visiting students. Aims: To gain an overview of the kind of literature and films emerging in recent years from various regions of the British Isles. Learning Outcomes: Having completed this unit students will be able to: * identify themes common in post-Second World War literature of the British Isles * identify and locate literature from different regions of the British Isles * make connections between literary texts and their social, political, regional and artistic contexts * apply a variety of methods of critical analysis to literary texts and films * analyse verbal and non-verbal communication in film * analyse translation from text to film * analyse contemporary literary language * identify characteristics of British film * identify themes common in British film * identify and locate film from different regions of the British Isles * make connections between films and their social, political, regional, artistic and commercial contexts * make connections between British, European and North American films. Skills: Having completed this unit students will be able to: * introduce and discuss individually researched material to others (F/A) * apply a variety of methods of critical analysis to text (F/A) * give seminar presentations, learning to suit their material to their audience and to lead discussion and encourage participation (F/A). Content: 1) Talking Heads 2 by Alan Bennett (monologues) 2) The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter (short stories; film versions) 3) The Commitments by Roddy Doyle (novel and film) 4) A selection of poetry from various parts of the British Isles 5) Additional films will be selected from the following list: * Clockwise * Shirley Valentine * Four Weddings and a Funeral * Trainspotting * The Full Monty * The Blue Boy * East is East * The Remains of the Day * The Wrong Trousers Students will be expected to watch a number of videos provided by the tutor. Students will also be encouraged to visit the cinema, to watch a new British film. The themes of Place, Class and Humour, Fairytale, Dream and Transformation will be discussed in relation to texts and films on this unit. |