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Returning to the genesis of the Gothic genre across the early modern and long eighteenth century periods, this iteration of Gothic Origins will establish the intrinsic qualities and original parameters of early British Gothic, whilst also exploring the various ways in which it changed and adapted, incorporating and contaminating others genres as it slumbered relentlessly towards the twentieth century.   

Module Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze Gothic tropes and conventions in a range of texts. 

2. Demonstrate awareness of appropriate critical research and scholarship relevant to the study of Gothic literature. 

3. Synthesize connections between texts, cultural contexts, and critical concepts. 

Programme Learning Outcomes (Level 6)

• Demonstrate a systemic understanding of English Literature, underpinned by a detailed awareness of historical and theoretical perspectives.
• Synthesise and apply relevant critical and theoretical perspectives to their own research practice.
• An ability to deploy an advanced conceptual understanding of the application of research skills an theoretical approach to English Literature.
• Work autonomously within a structured environment.
• Manage and reflect critically upon individual learning.
• Demonstrate transferable skills to an advanced level that prepares them for employment or further study.
• Design and undertake a piece of extended independent research that demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of a specific area of English Literature