PPT-The English Department Sensitive content in literary and non-literary texts

As mental health issues are becoming increasingly significant as a department we are keen to ensure that you remain informed about our text choices so that you are able to discuss any pastoral concerns with us In doing so we can introduce these topics early to ensure vulnerable students have the opportunity to discuss their concerns prior to the study of an individual text. 3815 Survey of Popular Culture. Fall . 2013. PH . 321. Dr. . David Lavery. My colleagues (I teach in an English Department), convinced television is a sinister force destined to destroy literacy and dumb down culture and appalled at my traitorous introduction of its study into hallowed halls that once echoed with the language of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Keats, Conrad, and Faulkner, were not amused when I suggested we tout our rich-in-popular culture course offerings in new promos, updating the old curricular formula, inviting study of “. Browning 1812-1889. . “How sad and bad and mad it was - / But then, how it was sweet!” . (Confessions). AO4: Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received.. AO1: . Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology, and coherent, accurate written expression. . AO1. Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology, and coherent, accurate written expression. . 69 70 with specific character literary development of the world); psychological (contemplation of an artwork by a man Lecture, Week Seven. Dr Natalie Kon-yu. ACL 2009. The Struggle for the Australian Story. Conventional histories once had it that in the late 1800s two master narratives were tussling for control of the Australian story: . By David Johnson. Chapter 5 . The Politics of English : Conflict, Competition, Co-existence. Introduction. In Chapter 4, the concept of the English language as a global industry introduced English-language publications as significant in the spread of English. . Middle English 1066-1500. transitional period between Anglo-Saxon and modern . English. cultural . upheaval that followed the Norman Conquest of England, in . 1066. secular literature:. ballads,. chivalric romance. (. B. 00k 2). English Literary Canons. Chapter . 5. Dr. . Tasneem. Introduction. :. We have seen how English language has spread across the world through such factors as . migration. and the . educational policies of different countries. Norton Field Guide . . “Literary analyses are essays in which we examine literary texts closely to understand their messages, interpret their meanings, and appreciate their writers’ techniques” (81).. Repartee. Working with a partner, write down what you think the definition for this word could be. . Key Word:. Repartee. – The ability to make witty replies and remarks. It is often a key component of both Shakespearean and Restoration Comedy. . What is Gothic Literature?. Term used to describe literary works that make extensive use of primitive, medieval, wild, mysterious, or unnatural elements. . A gothic novel was a late-eighteenth century revival of the tale of terror, which has its roots in antiquity. Why are you studying English Literature?. Do you enjoy reading?. . Do you enjoy discussing literature?. Do you want to know and understand more about a range of English literature texts?. . Do you want to develop your skills of literary analysis?. Figurative language. language that represents one thing in terms of something dissimilar (non-literal language).  . Includes simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, symbol). conflict. struggle between two or more opposing forces (person vs.  person; nature; society; self; fate/God)  . The following is an overview of the major periods in British literature we will be studying.. Please take notes on the timeline provided to you.. Your timeline will serve as a frame of reference as we move forward in the course..