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EL40ES: SPENSER (2017-2018)

Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 15:24


Course Overview

The module looks at a wide range of Spenser's work in different genres, including a substantial proportion of his epic poem, and studies this in the contexts of contemporary political history, Spenser's biography, and the literary traditions stemming from Virgil and Petrarch.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Syrithe Pugh

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either English (EL) or Literature In A World Context (LW)
  • Programme Level 4

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • EL40BQ Spenser (Studied)
  • EL45EQ Spenser (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The module looks at a wide range of Spenser's work in different genres, including a substantial proportion of his epic poem, and studies this in the contexts of contemporary political history, Spenser's biography, and the literary traditions stemming from Virgil and Petrarch.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: Essay 1 (40%): 2,500-3,000 words Essay 2 (40%): 2,500-3,000 words Seminar work (20%): regularity of participation and quality of ideas presented in class discussion.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

Detailed written and oral feedback on all assessed work.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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