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This course deals with the presentation of Scottish cultural history and iconic and literary figures by analysing their representation in a range of contexts. It introduces students to theories of cultural memory and commemoration, and explores the representation of literary figures and historical 'moments' from medieval Scotland up until the mid-twentieth century. Included in this course is a compulsory placement in the culture and heritage sector.

1 x 2hr seminar per week over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus.

10 hours of placement TBA.

This is one of the Honours options in Scottish Literature and may not run every year. The options that are running this session are available on MyCampus.

Available to all students fulfilling requirements for Honours entry into Scottish Literature, and by arrangement to visiting students or students of other Honours programmes who qualify under the University's 25% regulation.

SCOTLIT4022 Memorialising Scottish Culture and Literature

 The standard assessments for this course are:  

■ Bibliographical or cataloguing exercise (1000 words): 20% 

■ Placement project output (1200 words or equivalent): 40% 

■ Essay (2500 words): 40% 

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available: 

■ There are no alternatives to the assessments, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (Students should follow the usual process for extensions). 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.  

This course will provide the opportunity to:

■ develop an awareness of theories of memorialisation whilst engaging with various forms of cultural media and curatorial practice;

■ analyse the role of diverse cultural materials in the construction of Scottish cultural memory;

■ apply skills from various disciplines in the classroom, but also in the professional arena via a culture and heritage placement;

■ discuss at an advanced level the concepts of 'memorialisation' and 'cultural memory', as considered throughout the course.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ apply knowledge of theories of narrative and memory in relation to Scottish culture;

■ interpret a range of cultural materials and media in order to understand the construction of Scottish cultural memory;

■ use a range of skills drawn from digital humanities, book history and curatorial and archival practise to demonstrate features of the memorialisation of Scottish culture;

■ employ the skills learned within the course in a placement in the practical and professional arena.