In order to follow this module, students should have at least an A2 level in English, in the four basic skills: Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading.
This module paves the way for the student's understanding of today's society and knowledge. It also prepares the student for the comprehension of different cultures through the acquisition of a foreign language and the approach to the different periods and authors of English Literature via its texts.
This module is directly linked with "English Language for Academic Purposes," "Extended English Language for Academic Purposes," "Introduction to Spanish Literature," "French Literature," "Extended Literatures in English," "Comparative Literature," and the remaining modules belonging to the areas of Classics, Spanish, History, History of Art, Philosophy, and Geography.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
E01 | Explain the great historical waves of Thought, Art and Literature, identify the most important cultural productions of Humanity, and recognize different heritage resources |
E03 | Analyze and value critically the globalization process and the current social and cultural situation in its context |
E09 | Use specialized lexical and grammatical resources for oral and written communication (to write specialized documents appropriately) |
E10 | Interpret the main literary, documental and iconographical sources for History and Art History |
E12 | Use the main computer tools and the new information technologies in Humanities and Social Sciences to the creation of digital information |
E18 | Use basic technical vocabulary to explain the process and structures of the textual, literary and artistic creation, and critically value literary texts |
G01 | Knowledge of a second modern language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages |
G02 | Knowledge of communication and information technologies |
G03 | Correct oral and written communication |
G04 | Ethical commitment and professional ethics |
T02 | Understand diversity, multiculturalism and interculturalism to identify other cultures, practices and social realities, and critically assess the factors that explain the human and social behavior |
T06 | Express well-argued opinions orally or through written reports |
T08 | Work in multidisciplinary teams demonstrating social and interpersonal skills for cooperation, collaboration and conflict resolution activities |
T09 | Transmit and discuss ideas on Humanities and Social Sciences with different types of audiences, using several techniques |
T10 | Work autonomously in a flexible, creative and self-directed manner, and develop attitudes that will allow a lifelong learning process |
T13 | Value and promote own work qualityty |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Better comprehension of the periods, movements, genres, authors, and works through the reading of key texts. | |
Creation of texts about the readings, understanding the connection with other texts. | |
Learning (or re-learning) of the basic structures and vocabulary of English through the analysis and study of literary works. | |
Development of artistic and humanistic curiosity through the knowledge of the Literatures produced in English. | |
Usage of linguistic skills in order to analyze literary texts in the classroom. | |
Promotion of the reading of texts in English. | |
Acquirement of a general knowledge about the relations between periods and movements in English Literature and the historical, political, social, and economical events in which they are framed. | |
Individual reflection in relation to literary texts with the goal of stimulating group debates. | |
Comprehension of the interrelations between History of Literature and Theory and Literary Criticism. | |
Comprehension of the utility Literary Theory has as a tool to facilitate reading and comprehension of texts, understanding the problems that may arise from literary analysis. | |
Acquirement of knowledge about different periods, movements, genres, authors, and works in English Literature | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Each unit is completed with one or sevelar additional readings:
1. The Importance of English Literature in the Context of Humanities
2. Introduction to Literary Analysis
- Practice 1: Literary Analysis Application
3. The Beginnings of English Literature
- Practice 2: Literary Analysis of Extracts from Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales
4. The Renaissance. Elizabethan Age
- Practice 3: Literary Analysis of Extracts from Much Ado About Nothing and Hamlet
5. The Commonweath and Restoration Times
- Practice 4: Literary Analysis of Extracts from Paradise Lost
6. Augustan to Gothic
- Practice 5: Literary Analysis of Extracts from Pamela and Tristram Shandy
7. The Nineteenth Century: The Romatic Age and the Victorian Period
- Practice 6: Literary Analysis of Extracts from Pride and Prejudice, Frankenstein, Lyrical Ballads, and Dracula
8. The Twentieth Century
- Practice 7: Literary Analysis of Extracts from Dubliners, Pygmalion, and The Remains of the Day
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | G01 | 0.8 | 20 | Y | Y | Teacher's indications and student assestment. | |
Other off-site activity [OFF-SITE] | Other Methodologies | E09 E18 G01 G04 T08 T13 | 1.6 | 40 | Y | Y | Students personal assessment with previous guidance of the teacher. | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Other Methodologies | E01 E09 E12 E18 G01 T10 | 2 | 50 | Y | Y | Students personal preparation of theory and practice activities. | |
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E01 E03 G02 | 1.6 | 40 | Y | Y | Practical explanations and students progress guidance. | |
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Assessment of active participation | 20.00% | 0.00% | The lecturer will evaluate the students' interest towards the module and their participation in both theoretical and practical activities |
Oral presentations assessment | 20.00% | 0.00% | The lecturer will evaluate, in every student: - Mastery in oral discourse - Mastery in public speech - Mastery in synthesizing - Quality of work |
Portfolio assessment | 40.00% | 30.00% | The lecturer will evaluate, at the end of the semester, that the student is capable of: - Relating theory and practice - Comprehending and interpreting literary texts - Using Literary Theory - Using English as a communicative language - Presenting the material clearly Students must prepare these task regularly; otherwise, they will be required to include them in the final portfolio |
Final test | 20.00% | 70.00% | The exam will have both a theoretical and a practical part. The student will have to show he has acquired the knowledge to solve both parts |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Other Methodologies] | 40 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Other Methodologies] | 50 |
Unit 1 (de 8): The Importance of English Literature in the Context of Humanities | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
Unit 2 (de 8): Introduction to Literary Analysis | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
Unit 3 (de 8): The Beginnings of English Literature | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
Unit 4 (de 8): The Renaissance. Elizabethan Age | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
Unit 5 (de 8): The Commonweath and Restoration Times | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
Unit 6 (de 8): Augustan to Gothic | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
Unit 7 (de 8): The Nineteenth Century: The Romatic Age and the Victorian Period | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
Unit 8 (de 8): The Twentieth Century | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |