Courses :: Module, PICTURING AMERICA: SHAPING THE STATES IN WORD AND IMAGE

	Overview
	Ranging from Walt Whitman�s fascination with the daguerreotype, through documentary photo-texts to graphic novels and the Black Lives Matter movement, this course explores the connections and interactions between the written word and the visual image in American literature and culture, with an emphasis on innovation and experimentation. Providing both a historical and conceptual approach to the subject, the course engages with movements and practices key to the exploration of American culture and identity, in which verbal and visual representations work in relation or collaboration. There is no expectation that students will have a background in visual studies; they will learn skills necessary to the interpretation of visual culture throughout the course.

Overview

Ranging from Walt Whitman�s fascination with the daguerreotype, through documentary photo-texts to graphic novels and the Black Lives Matter movement, this course explores the connections and interactions between the written word and the visual image in American literature and culture, with an emphasis on innovation and experimentation. Providing both a historical and conceptual approach to the subject, the course engages with movements and practices key to the exploration of American culture and identity, in which verbal and visual representations work in relation or collaboration. There is no expectation that students will have a background in visual studies; they will learn skills necessary to the interpretation of visual culture throughout the course.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of modes of literature Demonstrate an strong ability to assimilate and scrutinise critical readings Show an ability to appraise, identify and use varied contemporary critical and theoretical approaches to literature and culture Participate in seminar discussions; debate issues related to cultural context and socio-political circumstances; Demonstrate high quality verbal and written expression; the ability to make clear points in a lucid grammatical and confident manner. Write an essay on a chosen topic, demonstrating the ability to integrate source material and critical readings; synthesise arguments; justify critical approaches and opinions.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Essay(s) and/or assignment(s)

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