BA Hons English Literature at London Metropolitan University
This course explores the principal genres and forms of literature in English, including Renaissance literature, 19th century literature, science fiction and contemporary literature, with opportunities to specialise. The course also has major modules in American literature and postcolonial literatures, allowing for a focused study in these areas within the context of English literature as a whole.
Course structure
Single Honours students take eight modules at each of three levels. Joint Honours involves four modules from each level in English Literature, plus four from your other subject.
Level 1 introduces areas, issues and perspectives fundamental to the study of English literature. It also prepares you for higher education-level study, helping you to gain an overview.
Modules include
Reading 19th Century Fiction
Reading Poetry
Reading 20th Century Fiction
Theories of the Text
Poetic Forms and Genres
Introduction to Theatre and Drama
Level 2 deepens knowledge of period, geographical range and methodology. You also address issues related to employability and professional practice.
Modules include
Ways of Reading
Literary Criticism: History and Context
Literature and History I: Renaissance Literature
Literature and History II: Modernism and Modernity
Colonial North America: Literature and Culture
Perspectives on Shakespeare
Level 3 involves a dissertation to develop your skills in problem identification and analysis and problem-solving.
Modules include
Modern British Poetry 1890-1945
Contemporary English Novel
US Fiction since 1950
Jacobean and Caroline Tragedy
19th Century US Literature a nd Culture
Modernism and the City: US Literature and Culture 1900-1940
Religion in Medieval and Renaissance Poetry
Contemporary British Drama
Caribbean Oral Traditions
Latin American Literature
Science Fiction
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