Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis Biography is one of the oldest forms of historical writing. This subject covers the history and practice of biographical writing in the modern period. It will consider the influence of psychoanalysis on biography, the differences between `historical' and `literary' biography, and the recent insights of feminist biography. Seminars will discuss selected works in depth and focus on questions of sources, methodology and the theoretical issues raised by the writing of biography.
Assessment (8 points) Written (4500 words): 75% + Examination (1.5 hours): 25%
Assessment (12 points) Written (7500 words): 75% + Examination (1.5 hours): 25%