British Literature 1980 - 2011 (Part 2)
Course details
Course code
Q00017594Course date
Branch
Sutton and WallingtonFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Friends Meeting House (Sutton)10 Cedar Road
Sutton
SM2 5DA
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
The years 1980 to 2011 were ones which saw enormous
alterations in the political and social fabric of Britain, and we
will discuss how our authors and texts confronted the
themes and problems thrown up by these years, which
sought to redefine the nature of British identity in terms of
class, gender and sexuality.
Alongside these discussions, we will navigate several
defining literary theories which have evolved such as
postmodernism, deconstructionalism and the rise of gender
theory. These subjects will be approached by close readings
and practical analysis of our texts, rather than through dry
exegesis. We will assess how literary theories aim to
communicate rather than obfuscate communication.
Each text is different in its approach to subject, though
several will confront the question of how literature
addresses historical and societal changes. Others will
demonstrate the extravagance of the authors’ imaginations,
and a preparedness to invent new and alternative worlds in
fiction which reflect back on the world of contemporary
Britain. This will embrace considerations of class,
consumerism, gender and sexuality.
By the course’s conclusion, one will be aware of the richness
of modern British prose and its continuingly vital
contribution to global literature.
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