Literature of the English Country House

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Literature of the English Country House
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Literature of the English Country House
The course Literature of the English Country House is an online class provided by The University of Sheffield through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Take a journey through the literature of English country houses from the time of Thomas More to Oscar Wilde.

Course description
  • Trace the history and context of country house literature
  • 6 weeks
  • For over 450 years, country houses have attracted the attention of celebrated writers like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. On this course we’ll trace this history with experts from the University of Sheffield’s School of English who will share with us the approaches that they take in their own research.
  • Through the course you will investigate and discuss the role and representation of the English country house in literature, and learn how to build your own authoritative interpretation of these texts.
  • Extracts from novels, manuscripts, poetry and drama
  • Selected works from Thomas More, Margaret Cavendish, Jane Austen, Ann Radcliffe, Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde
  • Lesser known forms of texts and less familiar authors
  • Literary research approaches of experts from the University of Sheffield School of English
  • The material conditions in which country house literature originally appeared
  • The contexts within which literature was originally produced
  • The history of country house literature, from the sixteenth to the twentieth century
  • View the stunning country house locations which inspired works of literature throughout the centuries
  • Demonstrate ‘close reading’ skills as the basis for your own literary interpretation
  • Discuss the wide variety of ways country house literature has been composed, consumed and received over the centuries
  • Engage with extracts from novels, poetry and drama from well-know authors as well as lesser known forms of writing from less familiar authors
  • Investigate the role and representation of the English country house in literature
  • Build your own literary interpretation of literature
  • Explore literature in its original form and the context within which it was first written
  • 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.
  • The University of Sheffield
  • The University of Sheffield is one of the world’s top 100 universities with a reputation for teaching and research excellence.
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Prerequisites & Facts

Literature of the English Country House

Course Topic

Personal Success, Teacher Training, Teaching & Academics

University, College, Institution

The University of Sheffield

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Literature of the English Country House

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / The University of Sheffield you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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