Modern Literature

Overview

The programme in Modern Literature at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David draws on the expertise of staff with specialist interests in Utopian and Dystopian Literature, Children’s Literature, Modernist Literature and Art, Gender; Contemporary Literature, and Narrative and Literary theories.

The part-time distance Modern Literature (MA) moves away from a purely historical and period-based model of literary studies organised around a rump of canonical texts.

Underpinned by instruction in advanced research methods and skills and the comparative study of theoretically informed critical approaches, this MA enables students to develop a nuanced grasp of literature in English and associated aspects of culture in the period from 1790 to the present day.

Why choose this course

• Non-traditional approach to literary studies by drawing in perspectives from, for example, anthropology or philosophy, sociology and education;

• Modules are underpinned by the research profiles and interests of staff;

• Module assessment is linked to enhancing the employability skills of graduates;

• Possibility to combine study and work through flexible, self-directed learning;

• All modules are supported by electronic means available through Moodle, the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).