| Module Title |
Gothic |
| Module Code |
LIT1035 (ITS: EL306) |
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Faculty |
English |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The aims for this module are to study examples of Gothic texts and film from the eighteenth century to the present day in their social and cultural contexts. Using a selection of textual and visual resources students will engage in a detailed overview of the various ways in which discourses of the Gothic have developed from eighteenth century to the present day by reflecting on the meanings and role of these texts and films in developing dialogues of Gothic and to consider the role of popular culture in the development and longevity of this genre. Students will be introduced to the various historical and social contexts in which Gothic has achieved prominence; be able to trace the development of a Gothic culture (in art, architecture, literature and film) and to develop a further appreciation of the role of both Gothic literature and film in connecting to the apprehensions of contemporary society.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Be aware of the historical and cultural origins of Gothic and its conceptual evolution from Romanticism and Victorianism to the present day.
2. Become acquainted with the various social contexts in which Gothic has achieved prominence.
3. Be able to trace the development of a Gothic culture in art, literature and film.
4. Be introduced to iconic film directors of the genre (from Alfred Hitchcock, William Friedkin, George Sluizer, Stanley Kubrick, Tim Burton, Tomas Alfredson) and become familiar with Gothic literary and cinematic discourse (cinéma d'auteur, mise-en-scène, cinematography techniques, shot selection, lighting, film score etc).
5. Develop a further appreciation of the role of Gothic literature and film in connecting to the apprehensions of contemporary society.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 22 | Covering a range of primary texts (novels and short stories), critical works, contexts and concepts associated with the Gothic. | | Directed learning | 12 | A selection of Gothic films are screened, critiqued and discussed. | | Independent Study | 91 | Studying the prescribed primary texts; suggested works of secondary criticism; documentaries that analyse and critique critical aspects of the module content and personal research and revision. |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20657 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Gearoid O'Flaherty | Module Teacher | Paula Murphy |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Essay | Mid-Semester Assignment | 30% | Week 8 | | Assignment | End of Semester 'Final Assignment' | 70% | Sem 2 End |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Brontë, Emily. Wuthering Heights
Du Maurier, Daphne. Rebecca
Jackson, Shirley. The Haunting of Hill House
Poe, Edgar Allan. Tales of Mystery and Imagination
Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein
Wilde, Oscar. The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Botting, Fred: 1996, Gothic, Routledge,
- Cosgrove, B. (ed).: 1995, Literature and the Supernatural, Dublin,
- Davenport-Hines, Richard: 1998, Gothic, Straus and Giroux, Farrar,
- Durgnat, Raymond: 2002, A Long Hard Look At Psycho, BFI Publishing,
- Eagleton, Terry: 2005, Holy Terror, Oxford,
- McGrath, Patrick: 1996, The New Gothic, Picador,
- Kael, Pauline: 1965, I Lost It At the Movies, Brown,
- Skal, David J: 1990, Hollywood Gothic, Straus and Giroux, Farrar,
- Skal, David J: 1993, The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror, Penguin,
- Zizek, S: 1992, Enjoy Your Symptom!, RKP,
- Zizek, S: 1997, The Plague of Fantasies, RKP,
Articles:
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Other Resources
- Film Screenings - Indicative::
- Film: Alfred Hitchcock, 1940, Rebecca, USA,
- Film: Alfred Hitchcock, 1955, Psycho, USA,
- Film: William Friedkin, 1973, The Exorcist, USA,
- Film: Stanley Kubrick, 1980, 'The Shining', USA,
- Film: George Sluizer, 1988, Spoorloos/The Vanishing, FR/NL,
- Film: Tim Burton, 1990, Edward Scissorhands, USA,
- Film: Tomas Alfredson, 2008, Låt Den Rätte Komma In/Let The Right One In, SWE,
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