Literary Linguistics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGL4370 | English | 4 | N/A | April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGL4370
- School
- English
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- N/A
- Semesters
- April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK
Summary
This pod explores the use of linguistic frameworks to investigate literary texts. Through a series of practical analyses and interactive tasks students will be presented with a variety of linguistic explorations of poetry, prose, and drama from a wide range of historical periods. Students will be invited critically to apply and evaluate key approaches to language and literature, investigate the notions of literariness and interpretation, and consider the scope and validity of stylistics in relation to literature and literary studies.
Target Students
Students registered on the School of English online masters scheme.
Assessment
- 100% Participation: Student participation.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module comprises an optional component in the following pathways: Applied English, Applied Linguistics, English Literature, Language and Linguistics, Literary Linguistics, and Modern and Contemporary Literature. As such, it contributes in its specific aims to the programme-level coverage of these pathways.Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the social, cultural and ideological functions of language in literature.
- Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of key literary-linguistic frameworks.
- Analyse complex linguistic patterns and functions from a literary-linguistic perspective.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired to the appropriate disciplinary and professional standard.
- Assimilate and present subject-specific material in an appropriate format (assessed within the ‘Assessment Portfolio’ 1, 2 or 3).
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.