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.
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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.
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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
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 3 hrs/week
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Language Studies Liberal Arts Literature View 60 other Short Courses in Liberal Arts in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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.
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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.
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134 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 134 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
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