ENM4580 - Ireland, Swift, England: Special author subject
12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL
Postgraduate Faculty of Arts
Leader(s): Clive Probyn
Offered
Not offered in 2009
Synopsis
A detailed study of the works (prose and verse) of Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) in their cultural and political contexts. Topics include Swift's changing political ideologies; paradox and irony as modes of writing; conflict between Irish and English cultural (and economic) contexts, England as colonial 'centre', and Ireland as 'margin', poetry and misogyny.
Assessment
Seminar paper (1500 words): 25%
Essay (2500 words): 25%
Essay (5000 words): 50%
Contact hours
2 hour seminar per week
13 October 2017
19 December 2024