ENGL30261 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 3 Christopher Vardy Unit coordinator English and American Studies 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 <p>Britain&#39;s experience of the transition to the kinds of neoliberal (ie. market-driven) policies which now dominate government agendas globally was one characterized by intense conflict, over economic organization (resulting in open class struggle), over Britain&#39;s national and postcolonial identity, and in relation to the value of subcultures. This period therefore witnessed both revolutionary change advanced by the political right and forms of resistance which posited alternative social possibilities. Culture and Conflict will look at the roles played by culture in relation to these conflicts, and will critically examine Marxist and post-Marxist theories which have attempted to make sense of such conflicts. In considering the ideological specificities of forms of cultural dissidence, attention will also be paid to the nature of the cultural institutions (eg. theatre, television, film production) in which that dissidence was developed.</p> <p>Britain&#39;s experience of the transition to the kinds of neoliberal (ie. market-driven) policies which now dominate government agendas globally was one characterized by intense conflict, over economic organization (resulting in open class struggle), over Britain&#39;s national and postcolonial identity, and in relation to the value of subcultures. This period therefore witnessed both revolutionary change advanced by the political right and forms of resistance which posited alternative social possibilities. Culture and Conflict will look at the roles played by culture in relation to these conflicts, and will critically examine Marxist and post-Marxist theories which have attempted to make sense of such conflicts. In considering the ideological specificities of forms of cultural dissidence, attention will also be paid to the nature of the cultural institutions (eg. theatre, television, film production) in which that dissidence was developed.</p> <ul> <li> To introduce students to a range of Marxist/materialist cultural theory;</li> <li> To deploy this theoretical work in the analysis of aspects of British culture in the period in which neo-liberalism achieved hegemony (the period of Thatcher onwards);</li> <li> To encourage close reading of various forms of cultural production in relation to the larger ideological context of this period;</li> <li> To develop analyses of individual works in relation to the institutional contexts for cultural production in this period.</li></ul> <p>By the end of this course, the successful student should have:</p><ul> <li> An understanding of a range of Marxist/post-Marxist Cultural Theory;</li> <li> The ability to deploy this theoretical material in the analysis of aspects of British culture of the period under consideration;</li> <li> An enhanced ability closely to analyze various forms of cultural production in relation to larger ideological contexts;</li> <li> An ability to discuss individual works in relation to their institutional contexts, and to relate both to dominant forces.</li></ul> Analytical skills Students taking this unit will be able to analyse and evaluate arguments and texts. Above all, committed students will emerge from this course unit with an advanced capacity to think critically, i.e. knowledgeably, rigorously, confidently and independently. Group/team working Students taking this unit will be able to work courteously and constructively as part of a larger group. Innovation/creativity On this unit students are encouraged to respond imaginatively and independently to the questions and ideas raised by texts and other media. Leadership Students on this unit must take responsibility for their learning and are encouraged not only to participate in group discussions but to do so actively and even to lead those discussions. Project management Students taking this unit will be able to work towards deadlines and to manage their time effectively. Oral communication Students taking this unit will be able to show fluency, clarity and persuasiveness in spoken communication. Research Students on this unit will be required to digest, summarise and present large amounts of information. They are encouraged to enrich their responses and arguments with a wide range of further reading. Written communication Students on this unit will develop their ability to write in a way that is lucid, precise and compelling. 0 Other 100% <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;width:132pt" width="176"> <tbody> <tr height="115" style="height:86.4pt"> <td class="xl68" height="115" style="height:86.4pt;width:66pt" width="88"> Portfolio of exercises</td> <td class="xl67" style="border-left:none;width:66pt" width="88"> 30%</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;width:132pt" width="176"> <tbody> <tr height="115" style="height:86.4pt"> <td class="xl67" height="115" style="height:86.4pt;width:66pt" width="88"> Essay</td> <td class="xl68" style="border-left:none;width:66pt" width="88"> 70%</td> </tr> </tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(60,60,60)">Written and face-to-face (upon arrangement)</span></p> N Lectures 11 Seminars 22 0 200