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The ‘discovery’ of the Americas is an on-going process involving narratives, as well as exploration, colonisation and scientific discovery. This course will look at this process through fiction, visual media and scientific and travel narratives, in order to explore the invention and re-invention of North and South America as a cultural idea. Processes to be considered will include the pioneer experience, the impact of new technologies, collecting and categorising the natural world and human cultures, amongst others. Amongst the authors to be discussed may be Charles Darwin, Willa Cather, Alexander von Humboldt, Christopher Columbus, William and Henry James.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The ‘discovery’ of the Americas is an on-going process involving narratives, as well as exploration, colonisation and scientific discovery. This course will look at this process through fiction, visual media and scientific and travel narratives, in order to explore the invention and re-invention of North and South America as a cultural idea. Processes to be considered will include the pioneer experience, the impact of new technologies, collecting and categorising the natural world and human cultures, amongst others. Amongst the authors to be discussed may be Charles Darwin, Willa Cather, Alexander von Humboldt, Christopher Columbus, William and Henry James.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt:
Two 3,000 word essays (45% each); in-class presentation (10%)
Resit:
5,000-word essay (100%)
There are no assessments for this course.
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