ENH2530

Contemporary English Literature

(ART)

Dr Alan Dilnot

6 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: a first-year sequence in English

Synopsis: The subject will examine representative examples of contemporary drama, poetry and fiction from the English-writing world. Particular attention will be given to postmodern texts, but other topics such as post-colonialism and feminism will also be studied.

Assessment: Class presentation (1000 words): 20% + Essay (1500 words): 30% + Examination (2 hours): 40% + Seminar participation: 10%