To explore the relation between scientific discourse and the languages of literary expression and political debate in the long eighteenth century
To investigate the functions of figurative language in scientific and literary texts of the eighteenth century
To introduce students to the skills and techniques of interdisciplinary research
Module learning outcomes
Subject content
Knowledge of a wide range of eighteenth-century debates about electricity across a range of discourses
Awareness of the political significance of scientific controversy at the period
Extensive knowledge of recent critical and historical work relating to this topic
Academic and graduate skills
The research skills necessary to make good use of research resources available, including historical material such as newspapers and caricatures as well as literary texts
The research skills necessary to interdisciplinary study
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework 4500 word essay
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework 4500 word essay
N/A
100
Module feedback
Written feedback, given in Week 5 for original assessment, and within two weeks of submission for re-assessed work