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At the end of this module, students will have:
1) Acquired excellent familiarity with Voltaire as author, thinker, writer;
2) Engaged with and discussed in detail works by Voltaire across a variety of (up to six) different genres;
3) Reflected in a subtle, analytical way on the ideas that are developed throughout the works of Voltaire, from his earliest writings through to his late works;
4) Developed skills that permit them to discuss various early modern narratives in the light of relevant modern literary theories;
5) Participated fully in seminars; given class presentations; and produced a substantial critical and analytical essay at the end of the module.
A selection of works by Voltaire across a variety of genres will be selected and studied from the perspective of scepticism (literary doubt) and with particular focus on the evolution of the voltairean hero/ine figure.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 80 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 120 |
Total | 220 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Extended essay [with Essay Plan submitted before end of semester] | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Seminar: Seminar preparation, contributions and short (formal and informal) presentations | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback on punctual analytical and critical tasks (formative), including final essay plan and preparation. Final summative feedback.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Stephen Schwartz | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |