What is the relationship between 'animal' and ‘human’, and how is this explored through writing? This module seeks to examine creaturely relations by focusing on the representations of animals in literature, alongside key theoretical and contextual material that engages with questions concerning animality and humanity. We will focus on how writers imagine distinct animal worlds as well as how they understand the role of animals in human cultures. A range of novels, short stories and poems will raise questions about how we look at, think with, and try to give voice to animals. Students taking this module will gain a firm grounding in the diverse critical field known as ‘animal studies’, whilst also considering the broader cultural, philosophical and ethical implications of how we think about the relationship between humans and animals.
Lecture 16, Workshop 16
1500 words Learning journal. Assessment Details: Journal reflecting on developing understanding of the module’s topics worth 40%.
2000 words Essay. Assessment Details: Essay on a topic chosen by the student worth 60%.
Reassessment Method: Single instrument
100% written assessment (3000 words)
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