Myth - ENG00015C
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- Department: English and Related Literature
- Module co-ordinator: Information currently unavailable
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: C
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Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years:
2021-22
Module will run
Occurrence |
Teaching period |
A |
Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
1) introduce students to the concept of myth in a wide variety of guises
2) introduce students to thinkers on myth from antiquity to the present day
3) encourage students to think about myth in relation to literature and to literary interpretation
4) enable students to develop skills in group work and presentation in relation to a clearly defined thematic focus
Module learning outcomes
Subject content
- demonstrate understanding of the idea of myth and its fundamental importance in a variety of contexts in the history of thought
Academic and graduate skills
- be able to reflect critically on myth and mythmaking and how it shapes modes of thinking, including the work of the literary critic
Other learning outcomes (if applicable)
- demonstrate ability to work in groups towards an intellectually challenging objective
Assessment
Task |
Length |
% of module mark |
Oral presentation/seminar/exam Team Presentation |
N/A
|
100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task |
Length |
% of module mark |
Essay/coursework Reassessment: 1500 word Essay |
N/A
|
100 |
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