LIT201 Irish Literature (8)
CSU Discipline Area: English (ENGLI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Students will be introduced to major political and social issues in twentieth-century Ireland which provide a context for the literature. The focus then will be on a selection of texts written by Irish writers since the 1890s.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LIT201
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between social, political and cultural issues in twentieth century Ireland and the literature of the period
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major lines of development in Irish literature from the 1890s to the present
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the significance for literature of terms such as 'Irish', 'Anglo-Irish', 'Celtic', 'Gaelic'
- be able to demonstrate an appreciation of major literary forms in modern Irish literature having studied a selection of texts
- be able to demonstrate continuing development of their critical skills
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Political, social and cultural developments in twentieth century Ireland - Meaning of terms such as 'Irish', 'Anglo Irish', 'Celtic', 'Gaelic' - Developments in Irish poetry - Yeats to the present - Irish fiction: James Joyce to novels of the early 21st century - The Abbey Theatre and Irish drama - Irish contemporary memoirs
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.