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English literature from Shakespeare to Austen The Open University UK

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About

In this English literature from Shakespeare to Austen module from The Open University UK you'll focus on two globally recognised writers in English: the playwright William Shakespeare and the novelist, Jane Austen. 

Overview

This English literature from Shakespeare to Austen module from The Open University UK takes you on an engaging journey through a diverse selection of great literature from 1570 to 1818. 

Your literary journey from Shakespeare to Austen will include Renaissance poetry and drama, 

Restoration comedy, eighteenth-century fiction, Oriental tales, travel writing, autobiography and romantic ballads. 

What's included

Three module books and access to the module website, which includes:
  • a week-by-week study planner
  • module guide
  • module materials
  • audio and visual content
  • assessment details
  • online tutorials and forums.

Programme Structure

Topics:

  • Shakespeare and his Contemporaries
  • Restoration and Enlightenment
  • Austen and Romantic Writing

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

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Language

English

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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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 is an OU level 3 module. OU level 3 modules build on study skills and subject knowledge acquired from studies at OU levels 1 and 2. They are intended only for students who have recent experience of higher education in a related subject, preferably at the OU. You should already have some of the skills appropriate to the study of English literature at this level. The OU module Reading and studying literature (A230) or Telling stories: the novel and beyond (A233) would be ideal preparation for this module, although it is not a formal requirement.

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