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COM4110
Faculty of Arts
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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL
SynopsisThis unit examines the centrality of war to modern cultural history, as revealed in a range of literary and non-literary sources. Covering literary, visual and historical responses to World War I, though World War II (including the Holocaust and the atomic bombings), the Vietnam War, the Rwandan genocide, to the 'War on Terror', the unit analyses how mass violence poses a range of representational challenges, and been influential in disseminating the practices and intellectual trends of modernity and postmodernity. Issues covered include the redefinition of traditional concepts of 'the hero' and assumptions about national identity. Objectives
On successful completion of this unit students will have:
In addition, students enrolled at Masters level will demonstrate a greater mastery over the broader conceptual issues addressed in the unit, and a greater capacity to produce more developed arguments and analyses arising from them. Assessment
Research essay (4000 words): 50% Chief examiner(s)Contact hoursOne 2-hour seminar per week This unit applies to the following area(s) of studyPrerequisitesA major sequence in Communication, or any other related major approved by co-ordinator Prohibitions |