COURSE CURRICULUM

In the first year, the focus is on building foundational skills in literary analysis and language learning. The Introduction to the Novel module aims to develop your ability to read novels critically, exploring narrative techniques, subgenres, and the application of literary criticism. The Journeys and Places module allows you to study global English literature through diverse interdisciplinary methods, addressing themes like mobility, identity, and sustainability. The Beginner and Post-Beginner Mandarin modules introduce basic communication skills and cultural understanding, progressing to more complex social interactions. Poetry and Society further develops your analytical skills by studying poetry across different historical periods and genres. In the second year, Exploration and Innovation: Medieval to Early Modern Literature takes you through early English literature, examining themes like power and sexuality. The Exploring Work and Society module helps you prepare for the professional world, emphasizing transferable skills, critical thinking on issues like race and gender, and engagement with real-world projects. Post-Beginner and Intermediate Mandarin modules continue language development, focusing on more advanced communication and cultural topics. Romantic and Victorian Literature explores major works from these periods, examining issues like class conflict, urban poverty, and gender roles. In the final year, the Dissertation allows you to conduct independent research on a topic of your choice, supported by workshops on writing and theoretical approaches. The Print and Digital Revolutions module examines how the printing press and digital technologies transformed writing, with hands-on assignments in both. The Intermediate and Advanced Mandarin modules refine your language skills to an advanced level, preparing you for complex discussions and professional communication. Modernism and Magazines focuses on Anglo-American modernism and its publications, analyzing texts and their cultural impact. These modules equip you with a strong foundation in literature, critical theory, and language skills.