Rhedir gan School of Languages, Literatures, Linguistics and Media

30 Credyd neu 15 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Prof Andrew Hiscock

1. an understanding of the expectations and textual discussion of myth from antiquity to the present day. In addition, postgraduates will become familiar with the conditions in which the set texts were produced.

2. an informed understanding of selected authors.

3. an understanding of differing critical approaches to myth and various textual cultures, including issues of authorship and textual transmission

Concentrating upon literary texts from the Ancient Greeks to the modern period, this module explores a wide selection of published and manuscript texts which deal with the highly complex and fluid concept of myth. Particular interest will be focused on: myth and nation-building; myth and genre expectation; myth and adaptation; myth and social critique; myth and politics. This module offers opportunities for the postgraduate to explore analogies between the written text and the development of other arts and there will be opportunities to reflect upon the evolution of genres from ancient times to the present day. As this module unfolds, postgraduates are offered the opportunity to give presentations on their research, lead seminar discussions and to pursue original research on set texts. As the semester unfolds, there ample time for everyone to shape and develop their own enquiries with regard to the rich topic of myth in literary production.

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50-59% A Pass (C) candidate’s work will show many of the following qualities: • A satisfactory level of knowledge, analysis and expression. • Some familiarity with, and understanding of, relevant theoretical issues. • Generally sound organisation of argument, with some critical ability. • Accurate expression. • Competent use of quotation and references.

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60-69% A Pass (B) candidate’s work reaching Merit will show many of the following qualities: • An advanced level of factual knowledge. • Significant [substantial] knowledge of relevant theories and types of analysis. • Some evidence of original thought. • The ability to organise and argue effectively, make balanced judgements, and demonstrate critical thought. • Fluent and accurate expression. • Competent use of quotation and references

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70% and above (A) Typically, the work of a candidate reaching Distinction will show many of the following qualities: • Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and types of analysis. • Thorough knowledge of a range of sources and the capacity to engage these critically. • Introduction and discussion of original ideas. • Relevant, well-organised and sophisticated argument. • High ratio of analysis to exposition. • Maturity, clarity and cogency of expression. • Excellent handling of quotation and references.

1. Understand and discuss the selected course set texts at an advanced level.

2. Consider differing critical attitudes to course set texts at an advanced level

3. Show an awareness of the interrelationships of text, context, authorship and textual transmission at an advanced level.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
TRAETHAWD	Essay - 4500 words		90
CYFLWYNIAD UNIGOL	Presentation and discussion questions		10

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Seminar	11 x 2-hour tutorial, weekly.	22
Study group	11 hours of structured activities, such as critical reading groups, study groups, research seminars and colloquia.	11
Private study	Students are expected to read widely and to prepare thoroughly set texts and their critical reading for seminar discussion.	167

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
• Rheloaeth - Gallu defnyddio, cydlynu a rheoli adnoddau (dynol, ffisegol ac/neu ariannol)
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.
• Arweinyddiaeth - Gallu arwain a rheoli, datblygu cynlluniau gweithredu ac amcanion, cynnig arweiniad a chyfarwyddyd i eraill, ac ymdopi â'r pwysau sy'n gysylltiedig ag awdurdod o'r fath

Opsiynol mewn cyrsiau:

• Q3AJ: Diploma Creative Writing (English) year 1 (DIP/CWE)
• Q3AC: Diploma English year 1 (DIP/E)
• Q3AK: MA Creative Writing (English) year 1 (MA/CWE)
• Q3AS: MA English Literature year 1 (MA/EL)
• Q2W9: MArts English Literature with Creative Writing year 4 (MARTS/ELCW)
• Q320: MArts English Literature year 4 (MARTS/ELIT)