The Reader in Stylistics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGL4418 | English | 4 | N/A | April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGL4418
- 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 empirical methods of reader response in stylistics. Across the pod, students will explore the role, position and identity of the reader, thinking in detail about who we are referring to when we talk about 'the reader' in Stylistics. They will investigate a range of experimental and naturalistic methods of gathering reader-response data. Students will also investigate the relationship between empiricism and introspection and examine the benefits and limitations of empirical approaches with regard to stylistic analysis. The pod also sets out the key aspects involved in planning reader-led studies in Literary Linguistics.
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 knowledge and understanding of the role and identity of the reader in stylistics, in line with relevant literary and linguistic scholarship.
Critically evaluate a range of naturalistic and experimental methods of reader response, demonstrating awareness of the advantages and limitations of such methods for stylistic research.
Design a reader-response study, drawing upon contemporary empirical stylistic research and best practice
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).