Course overview
This advanced course develops students understanding of the global spread of modernism and postmodernism as literary movements in the twentieth century and beyond. By closely studying representative texts from several featured national formations (which may include English, Irish, American, Australian, South African, and others), the course will equip students with the more advanced skills necessary for sophisticated and contextualised literary analysis, appreciation and knowledge building. Fundamental theoretical, technical, and interpretive concepts will be packaged in lively classroom exercises and assessments to advance students awareness of the rich traditions of modernist and postmodernist literary expression in English.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate critical understanding of some of the major forms of modernist and postmodernist innovation in English
- Analyse literary forms using accepted technical terms and critical concepts
- Relate literary forms to social and historical contexts
- Make informed judgements about the effectiveness and value of literary works
- Use acquired skills to interpret literary texts
- Speak confidently about literature as an aesthetic experience
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