Literature of the English Country House, Certificate | Part time online | FutureLearn | United Kingdom
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Take a journey through the literature of English country houses from the time of Thomas More to Oscar Wilde with Literature of the English Country House at The University of Sheffield by FutureLearn.

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Overview

On this six-week course, you’ll trace depictions of country houses through the works of some of England’s most celebrated writers and some lesser known authors. You’ll journey through the early 16th century to the late 19th century, exploring what the country houses depicted in literature represent and say about society at the time.

Key facts:

Through Literature of the English Country House at The University of Sheffield by FutureLearn you’ll be introduced to new perspectives and approaches to literature, enriching how you engage with both the texts on this course and beyond.

Programme Structure

Topics:

  • Reconstructing the literature of the country house

  • Politeness and the 18th-century country house

  • Minds and manners: Jane Austen and the country house

  • The malevolent or reclusive owner

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 1 months
    • 3 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is suitable for anyone who enjoys reading and discussing literary texts in English. It may also help those who are preparing for further study in English Literature, as it gives a good foundation in analysing texts. 

  • If you are already at degree level in English or another subject, this course could be a good supplement to your studies. Ultimately though, this course is suitable for anyone who loves country houses and great literature.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    134 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 134 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
  • National

    134 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 134 USD for the full programme during 1 months.

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