1. English Literature at Exeter Prof. Tim Kendall Head of Department

2. Why Exeter? Inspiring teaching by world-leading academics A flexible, challenging programme Excellent student support Investment in new resources We value what our students say

3. Inspiring Teachers... 45 specialists involved in undergraduate teaching Diversity of interests and backgrounds, including creative writing and film New and traditional appointments (Relatively) young, & still growing!

4. … Inspiring Research 45% of our research considered world-class (1 st in the UK)* Our research enhances the diversity, quality and dynamism of our teaching * Source: RAE 2008

5. The English Single Honours Programme Incredible range – we cover everything from Chaucer to 21st century cyber-culture 100% optionality at levels 2 and 3 A new challenge at every stage Exciting, cutting-edge - and hard work!

6. Valuing our students’ views Student surveys of every module The National Student Survey (NSS) Student-Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) The Students’ Guild Teaching Awards

7. Looking to the Future Exeter Award, Exeter Leadership Award ‘Humanities in the Workplace’ module (level 2) Careers consultants in College and University In 2010, 93% of Exeter graduates in graduate- level employment 6 months after leaving Destinations include: PGCE/teaching, journalism, marketing, television, publishing, further study

8. In 2010-11, 93% of our students were satisfied with their degree 95% were satisfied with our teaching (Source: NSS)

9. Studying English at Exeter Dr Edward Paleit Admissions Tutor

10. When you arrive in September... A nice summer’s reading ?

11. The English degree, by stages Level 1: 4 compulsory modules + 2 from 4 options Doesn’t count towards the degree, but must pass to progress Level 2: 4 out of 12 options, 2 pre-1800 Level 3: 3 out of 35+ options 8,000-word dissertation

12. Year 1: the gateway to our degree The compulsory starting set: Critical Practice – critical reflection on English literature at University: writing and study skills Approaches to Criticism – different methods of studying literature, from structuralism and Marxism to feminism and beyond Beginnings – an introduction to literary history, and selected authors The Poem – vital knowledge and techniques for later stages of your degree Two optional choices, from: Shakespeare, The Novel, Introduction to Film and Introduction to Creative Writing introduces texts, ideas and approaches taught at later stages of the degree revises approaches taught at school allows you to sample new fields of interest

13. Sample Module: Beginnings (Level 1) 11 weeks, 11 different texts: from Genesis to Mary Wollstonecraft. Also including... Beowulf, Shakespeare Richard III, John Milton’s Paradise Lost, Alexander Pope – and others Themes of heroism, women, nature of writing in different historical contexts 2 weekly lectures, 1 weekly 2-hour seminar Varied assessment - one critical analysis, 2 essays (one submitted in draft first), a group presentation, and marks for class participation

14. Chaucer and His Contemporaries Desire and Power: English Literature 1570-1640 Renaissance and Revolution: 17th-Century Literature Theatrical Cultures, Renaissance to Restoration Satire and the City: English Literature 1660-1750 Revolutions and Evolutions: Victorian Writings The Shock of the New: Literature 1900-1953 Spectacular Attractions: Sensation and Cinema Shots in the Dark: American Film in Profile Introduction to American Literature Creative Writing: Finding a Voice Humanities in the Workplace Breadth and Depth: Our Year 2 1800

15. Acts of Writing: Literature and Film, 1953-present The Romantics Comedy, Comedians and Romance African American Literature, 1900-1960 Cityscapes Modern American Women Poets Imperial Encounters: The Victorians and their World American Independent Film Serious Play: Creative Writing Workshop Shakespeare and Renaissance Tragedy Crime and Modernity Classics of Children's Literature Film and Literature: Textural Transformations Short Fiction Literature of the American Deep South Myths of the Nation: Postcolonial Studies Some of our Level 3 options:

16. How will I study? (1) Teaching Methods Lectures (1 hour) Seminars & Workshops (1-2 hrs) Office Hours (15 mins - 1 hour) Film screenings Total of 10 hours a week at level 1

17. (2) Making the most of technology

18. An Exeter study group - Renaissance and Revolution in action! (3) Independent and Group Learning

19. Assessment essays and other written coursework creative writing portfolios web portfolios and online assessment presentations level 3 dissertation exams Final degree = 1/3 second yr + 2/3 third yr

20. Supporting your studies Personal tutors – regular academic and pastoral support within the department Professional study skills advice throughout the degree Investment in resources: Library (£5.8m) The Forum Project (£48m)

21. Exeter’s Ideal Student... ? Well some real ones, anyway! James de SouzaImogen Sanders

23. 2006-2007 MA focusing on Digital Literature. Kindle rumours begin, but no word of an iPad yet 2007-2011 PHD, focusing on reading engagement following release of above technologies. Begins developing own module. Summer 2011 hired as teaching fellow, spends time developing module written in final year of PHD and tests it on 3 rd year theory and MA NOW supervising dissertations on digital and videogames, module approved. THE FUTURE who knows! The module is set to develop as technology does…watch this space! September 1983 Born…

24. What if I don’t get my grades? Don’t panic. Don’t delay. Call Undergraduate Admissions…