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Course Description
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Course Name
British Heroes: from King Arthur to Harry Potter
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
European Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate:
i. A detailed knowledge of selected iconic and fictional figures;
ii. An awareness of how British icons reflect changing social attitudes;
iii. A knowledge of a range of relevant texts;
iv. An ability to write critically and persuasively about the issues discussed in the
module, and to undertake independent research.Topics covered include:
? King Arthur
? Henry VIII
? William Shakespeare
? Horatio Nelson
? Sherlock Holmes
? Winston Churchill
? James Bond
? Dr Who
? David Beckham
? Harry Potter
? Brit GirlsTeaching:
? 11 weekly 3-hour lectures/workshops/screenings, sometimes integrated with
field trips.
? 4 group fieldtrips.Assessment:
? 2 x short papers (850 words) (15% each/30% total)
? 1 x research essay (2500 words) (40%)
? 1 x independent paper (1,500 words) (30%)
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