AMS-10027 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2021/22

`Transatlantic Gothic' is an exciting and innovative course which introduces students to one of the most important of nineteenth-century literary genres, both in England and the United States. Students study the prominent texts of this period both individually and comparatively, and are given training in key critical and theoretical concepts (for example, psychoanalytical, deconstructionist and Marxist approaches to Gothic literature). The module is designed to develop intermediate writing and research skills; a formative assessment and individual feedback is also provided.
The course combines a variety of traditional learning activities (lectures and seminars) with small group work carried out in workshops. A balance of shorter and longer reading assignments makes the workload manageable.

To introduce students to key literary texts from two national cultures; to equip students with relevant theoretical perspectives.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate skills of close textual analysis and the ability to use consistent and accurate bibliographic references: 1,2
Describe, explain and apply key critical and theoretical terms and concepts relevant to the interpretation of Gothic writing: 1,2
Demonstrate familiarity with the generic characteristics of Gothic writing, as well as an awareness of national cultural differences and of the social and historical contexts of Gothic: 1,2

Study hours

Three hours of contact time per week: Two hour lecture slots with one hour of traditional lecture and one hour of directed study (reading and analysing secondary criticism, or skills-based workshops) per week AND one hour discussion-based seminar per week.
120 hours class and assessment preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment