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| GERM0064-1 | History of English literature III
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Michel Delville |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| partim: "Utopia/Dystopia"
After a brief historical introduction to utopian thinking from Thomas More to the present day, students will be introduced to modern critical responses to literary utopias, dystopias, and heterotopias. Special attention will be given to other related genres and sub-genres such as the sociological novel, science fiction, speculative fiction, the literary satire, the alternate worlds story, the fantastic voyage, the scientific romance and cyberpunk fiction. Visual material will be offered in support to the stories. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of this class, students will be able to understand and discuss the history of utopian thinking. They will be encouraged to study the relationship between politics and literature, particularly as regards issues of class, gender, race, and the general organization of society. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| A good knowledge of written and oral English |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| lectures + class discussion |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| See : http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Assigned readings: tba
Reference work:
John Carey's Faber Book of Utopias |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| written exam |
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Michel Delville, professeur ordinaire: 04/366.56.69
Secrétariat : Mlle M. Delavignette (A2), pl. Cockerill, 3, 4000 Liège. Tél. 04/366.53.96. |
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