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EN2128: Novelty, Conflict, Scandal: Reading Early Modernity
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
This survey introduces students to the breadth of writing produced during the early modern period, focusing on representative works of poetry, drama, and prose by a range of male and female writers. As well as increasing students’ awareness of the stimulating variety of literature produced during this era, this module also seeks to generate familiarity with critical moments in this important period of history.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the historical contexts in which early modern literature was written and be conversant about a diverse range of genres, texts and authors from the period.
- Practice the craft of writing by responding to literary texts in rhetorically effective ways.
- Gain the critical skills and knowledge to be adequately prepared for further literature-related study.
Assessments
- Written Assessment (60%)
- Continuous Assessment (40%)
Teachers
- DANIEL CAREY:
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- DEARBHLA MOONEY:
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- IRENE OMALLEY:
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- MARIE-LOUISE COOLAHAN:
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- ERIN MCCARTHY:
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- LINDSAY ANN REID:
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- VICTORIA BROWNLEE:
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Reading List
- "Christopher Marlowe, Edward II" by n/a
ISBN: 9781472520524.
Publisher: London; Methuen - "The Tragedy of Mariam" by Elizabeth Cary
ISBN: 9780713688764.
Publisher: Methuen - "Writing Essays About Literature" by Kelley Griffith
ISBN: 978113330729. - "Othello, the Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare; edited by Michael Neill
ISBN: 0199535876.
Publisher: Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2008. - "The Oxford Shakespeare: Anthony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare, Michael Neill (Editor)
ISBN: 0199535787.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA - "The White Devil" by John Webster
ISBN: 0713681373.
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.