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CL2SI-My Mother's Sin and other Stories
Module Provider: Classics
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
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Current from: 2019/0
Type of module:
Summary module description:
To introduce some major authors and works as well as trends in Modern Greek Poetry and Fiction from the late 19th century to the late 20th centuryÌý
To analyse selected poems and novels in connection with both the history, sociocultural context and wider literary developments of their periodÌý
To illustrate attitudes to the ancient past in the work of some selected poets and novelists.Ìý
Aims:
To introduce some major authors and works as well as trends in Modern Greek Poetry and Fiction from the late 19th century to the late 20th centuryÌý
To analyse selected poems and novels in connection with both the history, sociocultural context and wider literary developments of their periodÌý
To illustrate attitudes to the ancient past in the work of some selected poets and novelists.Ìý
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Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of this module, students are expected to:
Relate the interpretation of specific poems/novels to the original historical and literary contexts in which these were producedÌý
Complement the analysis presented in the lectures with additional information assembled by their own researchÌý
Analyse in detail selected poems/ passages through written commentariesÌý
Discuss the structure and literary artistry of the works studied.Ìý
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Additional outcomes:
Students will improve their skills in:Ìý
a) giving oral presentations and taking part in discussion groups b) researching secondary literature.
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Outline content:
Since its emergence in 1821 the Modern Greek State has had a dramatic history with rapid political, economic and social change but also an unprecedented output of creative literature of all kinds. This course introduces the work of some of the most important Greek writers since the late 19th century. Greek novelists and poets exploiting Greek language and culture in all their age-long richness as well as being often influenced by other European literary movements have, in these last two centuries, created a national literature which has, through translation, gained its distinct place in a European and global context. The course begins with the collected stories of Vizyinos. A survey of Cavafy's collected poems follows as well as some selected poems from the 1930s generation (Seferis' Mythistorima, Ritsos' Moonlight Sonata, some poems from the large oeuvre of Elytis).Ìý
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module will be taught through a series of 10 2 hour lectures in the autumn term.Ìý
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| Lectures | 20 | ||
| Guided independent study: | 180 | ||
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| Total hours by term | 200 | ||
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| Total hours for module | 200 |
| Method | Percentage |
| Written assignment including essay | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Students are required to write one essay of 3000 words to be submitted on Monday noon of week 1 of the spring term.
Formative assessment methods:
Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
Reassessment arrangements:
Resubmission by 1st September.Ìý
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Last updated: 2 May 2019
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