Conflict and Creativity in Literature in English

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• problematise concepts related to the themes of conflict and creativity in
  relation to literary and cultural theories
• independently analyse and interpret a selection of literary works in English relating to the themes of conflict and creativity
• communicate and argue for, both orally and in writing, their own interpretations and critical judgements of literary, as well as critical and theoretical, texts in clear and correct academic English
• critically reflect on the work of their peers in written and oral discussions, and give constructive criticism.

This course comprises the critical study of a representative selection of literary works in English that engage with the themes of conflict and creativity and the interrelation that exists between these two seemingly disparate yet essentially connected concepts. The specific selection of texts, taken from various historical periods, is drawn from various literary genres such as fiction, poetry and autobiography/memoirs. These are analysed through the prism of contemporary literary and cultural theories while the paradigms of conflict and creativity are reflected in these literary manifestations. Students are therefore expected to both familiarise themselves with and critically evaluate the numerous ways in which the selected literary texts manifest an engagement with the concepts of conflict and creativity in their political, cultural, environmental, familial and individual expressions.

• Active participation in seminars
• Written assignments
• Independently written paper
• Oral presentations

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

• Conflict and Creativity in Literature in English - 7.5 Credits | U–VG