This module requires students to explore and evaluate a specific text and its reception in a range of contexts. It develops students' understanding of questions of textual integrity.
Students choose one text from one of the listed types of text.
Prose Fiction Students choose one of the following texts, explore its literary qualities and different readings of the text, and reflect on the values implied by these readings. Shakespeare Students who choose the Shakespeare play explore its literary qualities and the ways in which different readings are possible and imply different values that may be realised through different productions. Poetry Students choose one of the following poets for study. They explore the distinctive qualities of each poem in the prescribed selection, the ways these poems reflect the poet's concerns and literary style and the values implied in different readings of the poetry. Drama or Film Students choose one of the following texts and explore the ways in which it represents ideas.