Focusing on the works of Charles Dickens, W.B. Yeats, Joyce and Woolf, this module will explore cities of labyrinths, of revolution, of capitalism and of poverty, gaining an insight into not only individual residents, but also the character of the cities themselves. Students will be encouraged to use a combination of cultural and critical theories to inform their class discussions, short assignments, and exercises in urban exploration.

Target group
This course is aimed at students who have a particular interest in modern literature and culture. Their background may be in the Arts and Humanities, including English or history. It will be particularly beneficial for students intending to progress to graduate level.

Course aim
To develop an understanding of modernity as a category of analysis in literary studies. To narrow the gap between theoretical and material analysis. To foster skills in interdisciplinary analysis and to establish conceptual connections between different authors, cities, and eras. To orientate students in a number of categories of literary analysis, including: post-colonial, Marxist, queer, cultural, and performance theory. To exhibit the ways in which critical thinking can move fluidly and fruitfully between different modes of investigation. To enhance the learning experience through practical engagements with space and architecture. To familiarize students with several canonical writers of the urban experience. To facilitate independent thought, classroom discussion, and the application of new critical skills to texts chosen by the students themselves. To workshop students on essay style and writing technique through specialised sessions and assessment feedback.

Credits info
7.5 ECTS Many of our students get credit for the summer courses taken at King's. You should approach your home university before applying to find out whether they accept our courses for credit. We would recommend a three-week course to be equivalent 4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS, for instance.

Fee info
GBP 1500: tuition fee only

King's College London
Address: Strand, London
Postal code: WC2R 2LS
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/summer
E-mail: summerschool@kcl.ac.uk
Phone: +44 20 7848 1533