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| Module Availability |
| Semester 2 |
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Unit(s) of Assessment (SITS MAB)
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Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)
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In-class presentation
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40%
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Extended essay (2000 - 2500 words)
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60%
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Qualifying Condition(s)
A weighted aggregate of 40% is required to pass the module.
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| Module Overview |
| This is a Level 3 module for English for International Communication. It is taught in the target language, over the semester, two contact hours per teaching week. Attendance is compulsory. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| Successful completion of HE2 or equivalent |
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| Module Aims |
To provide students with:
- Knowledge and understanding of the development of the Arts and their impact on contemporary British society.
- The vocabulary and concepts necessary to analyse and discuss cultural and artistic issues in Britain.
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| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of the module, students will:
- Have acquired knowledge and understanding of the role and impact of the Arts in Britain.
- Be able to evaluate critically texts (including multimedia) relating to the Arts
- Be able to extract linguistic and cultural aspects from the texts under examination
- Have acquired an appreciation of the importance of the Arts in British society
- Be able to undertake independent research into related areas and present their ideas in written form, using a range of sources.
- Be able to undertake independent research and present their ideas in an oral presentation.
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| Module Content |
The following areas are indicative of topic to be covered:
- Definition of the Arts
- History of the Arts in Britain
- Focus on specific areas which might include: theatre, music, dance, film, painting, sculpture
- Arts policy and related political issues
- Development of the Arts in the English speaking world
- Situation of British Arts in the world
- Cultural production (the Artistic and cultural industry)
- The Arts in society
- The development of ‘celebrity culture’ in Britain
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Two contact hours per week over Semester 2. Classes will include lectures and seminars; students are expected to read extensively outside classes in order to follow lectures and participate in seminars. |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Recommended Reading
Billington, M. (2009) State of the nation: British theatre since 1945. London: Faber and Faber
Bindman, D. and Stephens, C. (eds.) (2008) The history of British art: 1870-now:3. Tate publishing
Cashmore, E. (2006) Celebrity culture: key ideas. Abingdon: Routledge
Christopher, D. (2006) British culture: an introduction, 2nd edn. Abingdon: Routledge
Pooke, G. (2010) Contemporary British art: an introduction. Abingdon: Routledge
Sargeant, A. (2005) British cinema: a critical and interpretive history. BFI Publishing
Stallabrass, J. (2006) High art lite: the rise and fall of young British art. Verso Books.
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| Last Updated |
| 14.4.11 |
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