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Layla Croll,
Amber Regis,
Adam James Smith,
Susan Fitzmaurice,
Angela Wright,
Tom Rutter (Educator),
Cathy Shrank,
Joe Bray,
Andrew Smith (Educator),
Laura Giles,
Chris Black,
Susan Fitzmaurice, Amber Regis and Adam J Smith,
Samraghni Bonnerjee,
and
Val Derbyshire
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- 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
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Literature's love letter to the english country house
This course is an in-depth exploration of the literature surrounding the English country house. Through close readings of excerpts from novels, poetry, and other texts, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and social significance of the country house in English literature. The course is taught by experts from the University of Sheffield and features a variety of interactive elements, such as discussions and quizzes.
Explore a diverse range of literary works.
"I really enjoyed the presentation of the material and the specialised knowledge of all the different tutors involved with the course."
"I was really impressed by the variety of texts and authors we covered."
Learn from leading experts in English Literature.
"The staff conveyed their academic interests and knowledge both clearly and enthusiastically."
See literature through the lens of the country house.
"This course allowed me to look at the literature of the period through a different lens."
"I was exposed to new authors, re-familiarized myself with old favourites and developed a new appreciation for the Gothic Novel."
Learn to analyze literature with new depth.
"I have taken several hundred on-line courses from a huge variety of institutions."
"In terms of depth, linkage to further study, quality of the video presentations, and providing a motivation to the learner to go further in the learning process it was just an excellent effort by the faculty, the School of English, and the University!"
Some may find the connection to the country house tenuous.
"For me the title of this course is misleading the connection to the country house is tenuous"
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Time
18 hours
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Institution
The University of Sheffield
Instructors
Layla Croll
Amber Regis
Adam James Smith
Susan Fitzmaurice
Angela Wright
Tom Rutter (Educator)
Cathy Shrank
Joe Bray
Andrew Smith (Educator)
Laura Giles
Chris Black
Susan Fitzmaurice, Amber Regis and Adam J Smith
Samraghni Bonnerjee
Val Derbyshire
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