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Archived Version 2020 - 2021

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Through the study of a range of poetry, the fundamental aspects of poetry's affective and intellectual appeal will be analysed. Students will apply theoretical and practical knowledge of poetic devices and techniques to three ‘case study’ poets.

Learning Outcomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	21	No Description
Tutorial	3	No Description
Independent Study	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Greenblatt et al: 2007, The Norton Anthology of English Literature, 8th, W.W. Norton, New York,
John Lennard: 2006, The Poetry Handbook, Oxford, OUP,
Stephen Matterson and Daryl Jones: 2000, Studying Poetry,, Manchester: Bloomsbury Academic,
Christopher Ricks: 1984, The Force of Poetry,, Clarendon New York and Oxford,
Michael Schmidt: 1999, The Lives of the Poets, Random House New York,

Other Resources

None

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