Students will have consistently shown the ability to think, write and communicate in an intellectually independent, analytical and informed way, and will have successfully completed a substantial supervised research project. Literature and Politics in Northern Ireland Since 1970. The Postcolonial Novel Study and Assessment Methods Teaching is by lectures, seminars and tutorials, and is designed to be stimulating and participatory. Studying English will frequently involve close reading of a range of literary and other texts, followed by group discussion and analysis. Assessment is by a variety of methods, including essays, oral work and formal examinations, encouraging a positive learning experience in each module.
Emphasis is placed upon regular attendance and prompt submission of assessed work.
English combines the study of a rich and challenging body of academic material with the development of core skills in analysis, research, presentation and effective communication. The course provides a good preparation for careers in the media and culture industries, publishing, teaching and a wide variety of other professions. It also offers a sound foundation for pursuing postgraduate study.