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BA (Hons) Media and English Literature

York St John University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the intersections between media and literature. You will explore the ways in which media shapes our perceptions of literature, as well as how literature can be used to critique and challenge media narratives. Through a range of theoretical perspectives, you will examine the ways in which media and literature intersect, and how they reflect and shape contemporary culture. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in media or literature, or for those who simply want to deepen their understanding of these fields.

Additional Information

This course is designed to provide you with a broad understanding of the intersections between media and literature. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of topics, including the role of media in shaping cultural narratives, the ways in which literature can be used to challenge dominant media discourses, and the impact of media on literary theory and practice. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, you will develop your critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between media and literature.

Why Study Media and English Literature at York St John University?

York St John University is an ideal place to study Media and English Literature for several reasons. Firstly, our faculty is comprised of leading scholars and researchers in the field, ensuring that you will have access to cutting-edge knowledge and expertise. Secondly, our campus is located in the heart of York, a historic city with a rich cultural heritage, providing you with unparalleled opportunities for engagement and inspiration. Finally, our commitment to small class sizes and individualized support means that you will receive personalized attention and guidance throughout your studies.

Why You Should Study This Course

In both Literature and Media, we are concerned with how texts and different forms of popular culture are formed and have an impact upon the world around them. You will investigate the styles, techniques, and artistic decisions behind these texts. However, you will also always be thinking about their relevance to the political, social, and historical contexts they are part of. On your literature modules, you will have the opportunity to choose from a varied selection of periods and genres. You will not study only well-known classics, you will also expand your understanding by going beyond the canon to hear from voices on the margins of literary tradition.

General Eligibility

104 UCAS Tariff points 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including the English Language.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Media, Culture and Society

  • Introduction to Literary Studies 1

  • Introduction to Literary Studies 2

  • Theorising Literature: Power and Identity

  • Media Research

  • Writing, Research and Literature

  • Media, Publics and Power

  • Mediated Identities

  • Media Evolution and History

  • Critical Perspectives

  • Canonicity

2 Year 2
  • Literature at Work

  • Media Enterprise

  • Culture, Controversy and Media

  • Music and Media

  • Visual Culture

  • Imaginary Worlds: Researching Science Fiction

  • Adaptations

  • Mapping America

  • Literary Theory

  • Civil War to Civil Society: British Literature, 1640-1740

  • Gothicism, Romanticism and Revolution

  • Sick Novels: Literature and Disease

  • Shakespeare: Perspectives

  • Conflicting Words

  • Convergence Cultures

  • Globalisation

3 Year 3
  • Dissertation

  • Animations

  • Futures

  • Research Now I and II

  • Writing the Caribbean

  • The Victorian Novel: Realism, Sensation, Naturalism

  • The Experimental Century: Cultural Change in the Twentieth Century

  • Gothic Origins

  • The Making of Modern Drama

  • American Radicals: Outside the Canon

  • Cultures of the Now: Contemporary Writing

  • Gender and Sexualities (English Literature)

  • Media Spaces

  • Gender and Sexualities (Media)

  • Pop Americana: Contemporary Popular Culture

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

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