ANTH 34360 - English Imagination

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course will consider a range of texts relating to the ways in which England has been imagined by writers in the late nineteenth and twentieth century. The theme of the city and the countryside runs through the course, alongside other themes such as nostalgia for 'Olde England', war and its aftermath, social class, identity, 'multiculturalism', the Thames, criminality, the sixties and consumer culture. These themes will be examined with reference to social, literary and cultural contexts. The class will also engage in critical analysis of texts. At a time when 'Englishness' is being re-defined and re-imagined current debates in the media will also inform class discussions. The course will include a visit to Tate Britain and other sites of relevance. Film and video recordings and possibly a theatre trip will also feed into our studies. The course requirement is completion of two assignments (500 words each) and a researched assignment (2000 words). In awarding the final grade attendance, punctuality and participation in class will be taken into account.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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