VICM2733 - Oscar Wilde (Extended)

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 demonstrate advanced knowledge and critical understanding of a representative selection of writings by Oscar Wilde, including some fictional prose, non-fictional prose, and drama;
2 apply a high-level understanding of advanced critical perspectives on Wilde and of the current nature of critical debate and scholarship surrounding him, in the discussion of particular texts;
3 demonstrate comprehensive understanding of relevant personal, intellectual and cultural contexts for Wilde’s writings and apply this knowledge as appropriate to the discussion and analysis of particular texts;
4 demonstrate self-direction and critical independence in a sophisticated extended argument that uses a suitably wide range of evidence/illustrations for a 6,000-word essay, and also engages extensively and with a high level of independence with contextual/critical literature.

Content:

Taught sessions as for VICM 2175, followed by an individual research project.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Students taking this module will take seminars for VICM 2175. In addition, they will undertake an individual research project, supervised in two individual tutorials of 30 minutes. This time may be used in a combination of different ways (e.g. face-to-face discussion, e-mail consultations) as appropriate to the individual student. As part of this supervision, students will be encouraged to submit a proposal and drafts for feedback before final submission.

Contact hours: 6 x 2 hours
Intended Group size: 12

Individual tutorials
Contact hours: 2 x 30 mins per student
Intended group size: 1

Assessment: