Monday, 18 October 2010
Friday, 15 October 2010
Lunchtime LecturEAS
Week 4
Jerome de Groot
John Milton, Sonnet 19 (‘When I consider how my light is spent’)
Week 5
Roger Holdsworth
Shakespeare, Sonnet 144 ('Two loves I have, of comfort and despair')
Week 7
John McAuliffe
Elizabeth Bishop poem tbc
Week 8
Ian McGuire
Walt Whitman, ‘Crossing Brooklyn Ferry’
Week 9
Malcolm Hicks
Robert Browning, ‘Inapprehensiveness’
Week 10
Ian Scott
Film clips tbc
Week 11
Andrew Frayn
Richard Aldington, ‘In the Tube’ and ‘Cinema Exit’
Programme to be finalised, but lectures from Hal Gladfelder, Anke Bernau, Michael Sanders (on John Clare, ‘Remembrances’), Roger Holdsworth (on WH Auden, ‘Musee des Beaux Arts’), Howard Booth, Noelle Gallagher (John Dryden poem tbc).
Thursday, 14 October 2010
What are you reading? Professor Patricia Duncker
Research Sabbaticals are a time to catch up on reading. I am writing about Virginia Woolf's late style. Did she have one? And reading Between the Acts (1941) and Michael Cunningham's appallingly pseudo- Woolfian aren't-I-clever fantasy of three women in different time zones, based on Mrs Dalloway and using Woolf's working title - The Hours (1999). I have tried to read it twice before and never got further than page 24, now on page 74. Victory. Also, a more interesting scholarly work - Romantic Moderns by Alexandra Harris (Thames and Hudson, 2010). Bold, original and sumptuously illustrated.
Monday, 11 October 2010
Thouron Award
The Thouron AwardGraduates of British universities receive support for up to two years
for a graduate (post-graduate) degree program at the University of
Pennsylvania. Penn, an Ivy League institution, is one of the world?s
leading research universities. With 12 schools on one contiguous
campus in Philadelphia, it offers a wide range of postgraduate courses
in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Communication, Dental Medicine,
Design, Education, Engineering and Applied Science, Architecture &
Regional Planning, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Social Policy, and
Veterinary Medicine, as well as the Wharton School of Business.
Typically, 6 to10 Awards are made each year to British graduates.
More information, including application forms and instructions, is
available at:
http://www.thouronaward.org/index.php?action=PublicHomeDisplay
for a graduate (post-graduate) degree program at the University of
Pennsylvania. Penn, an Ivy League institution, is one of the world?s
leading research universities. With 12 schools on one contiguous
campus in Philadelphia, it offers a wide range of postgraduate courses
in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Communication, Dental Medicine,
Design, Education, Engineering and Applied Science, Architecture &
Regional Planning, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Social Policy, and
Veterinary Medicine, as well as the Wharton School of Business.
Typically, 6 to10 Awards are made each year to British graduates.
More information, including application forms and instructions, is
available at:
http://www.thouronaward.org/index.php?action=PublicHomeDisplay
Mario Vargas Llosa wins the Nobel Prize for Literature
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11493191
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
EAS Long Essay (Third Years) lecture - COMPULSORY
Lecture: 27 October, 1-2, Samuel Alexander LT
Dr Alan Rawes will be holding an information lecture to outline the
workings of the Long Essay and to answer questions.
Dr Alan Rawes will be holding an information lecture to outline the
workings of the Long Essay and to answer questions.
Comments from External Examiners on EAS degrees
External examiners are experts in their fields appointed from Universities around the UK to provide oversight on our assessment procedures. The comments below come from the most recent set of reports:
'The BA course is excellent: fascinating, well-designed course, excellent full feedback, producing some work of a very high intellectual calibre'
'staff offer a wide range of innovative, challenging, and interesting modules [...] staff provide detailed, constructive feedback on the marking sheets for essays and examinations and the robustness of the internal moderation is well-documented'
'Feedback was detailed and constructive, and it was clear that staff were committed to and engaged in the intellectual development of the students [...] an excellent undergraduate programme which pushed students to engage with a range of different cultural forms'
'Excellent feedback on student essays, and a well-designed proforma to enable this. High levels of care and attention in marking'
'The BA course is excellent: fascinating, well-designed course, excellent full feedback, producing some work of a very high intellectual calibre'
'staff offer a wide range of innovative, challenging, and interesting modules [...] staff provide detailed, constructive feedback on the marking sheets for essays and examinations and the robustness of the internal moderation is well-documented'
'Feedback was detailed and constructive, and it was clear that staff were committed to and engaged in the intellectual development of the students [...] an excellent undergraduate programme which pushed students to engage with a range of different cultural forms'
'Excellent feedback on student essays, and a well-designed proforma to enable this. High levels of care and attention in marking'
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
2011 World Youth Leaders Forum, Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), a partner university of The University of Manchester, is holding a World Youth Leaders Forum from 20 to 22 July 2011 in Hong Kong for approx. 100 participants. Undergraduate students from any discipline area are eligible to submit abstracts for consideration. The successful nominee(s) from The University of Manchester will be sponsored by CUHK.
The Forum has the following objectives:
(i) To provide a platform to university students worldwide to exchange views on topics of regional or global interest;
(ii) To promote cross-cultural exposure and friendship;
(iii) To foster social responsibility and concerns on regional or global issues; and
(iv) To nurture a sense of global inter-dependence.
The theme in 2011 is 'Reshaping the Post-Crisis World Order'. The global financial crisis in previous years has had severe impacts on the entire world. CUHK are eager to listen to original and creative ideas from young leaders across the continents on the theme and its related issues.
Nominees must meet the following criteria for consideration:
(i) Be undergraduates in their second year of study or above;
(i) With outstanding academic performance (an academic average of at least 65%), with vision and leadership potential;
(ii) Interested in global and local issues, and eager to consider solutions;
(iii) Respectful and appreciative of others' values and beliefs.
Students who are accepted for participation will be provided with free meals and accommodation during the Forum, as well as subsidized airfare/ transportation. For further information, please refer to the e-leaflet of the Forum <http://www5.cuhk.edu.hk/shaw/images/stories/files/2010/website_structure_9Sep2010.pdf> . Please read this information carefully. The e-leaflet explains the format of the abstract that is required as part of the selection process.
The Forum has the following objectives:
(i) To provide a platform to university students worldwide to exchange views on topics of regional or global interest;
(ii) To promote cross-cultural exposure and friendship;
(iii) To foster social responsibility and concerns on regional or global issues; and
(iv) To nurture a sense of global inter-dependence.
The theme in 2011 is 'Reshaping the Post-Crisis World Order'. The global financial crisis in previous years has had severe impacts on the entire world. CUHK are eager to listen to original and creative ideas from young leaders across the continents on the theme and its related issues.
Nominees must meet the following criteria for consideration:
(i) Be undergraduates in their second year of study or above;
(i) With outstanding academic performance (an academic average of at least 65%), with vision and leadership potential;
(ii) Interested in global and local issues, and eager to consider solutions;
(iii) Respectful and appreciative of others' values and beliefs.
Students who are accepted for participation will be provided with free meals and accommodation during the Forum, as well as subsidized airfare/ transportation. For further information, please refer to the e-leaflet of the Forum <http://www5.cuhk.edu.hk/shaw/images/stories/files/2010/website_structure_9Sep2010.pdf> . Please read this information carefully. The e-leaflet explains the format of the abstract that is required as part of the selection process.
Dr. Michael Bibler, CUD American Lit to 1900, Office Hours
Tuesday 1-2:30;Weds 11-12; by appt. Office N.1.8.
Nobel Prizes for Manchester
Two scientists who discovered graphene at The University of Manchester have today been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics.
Professor Andre Geim and Dr Konstantin Novoselov have been awarded the highest accolade in the scientific world for their pioneering work with the world’s thinnest material.
Graphene was discovered at the University in 2004. It has rapidly become one of the hottest topics in materials science and solid-state physics.
It not only promises to revolutionise semiconductor, sensor, and display technology, but could also lead to breakthroughs in fundamental quantum physics research.
Dr Novoselov, 36, first worked with Professor Geim, 51, as a PhD-student in the Netherlands. He subsequently followed Geim to the United Kingdom. Both of them originally studied and began their careers as physicists in Russia.
The award of the Nobel Prize means there are currently four Nobel Laureates at The University of Manchester.
University of Manchester President and Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell said: “This is fantastic news. We are delighted that Andre and Konstantin’s work on graphene has been recognised at the very highest level by the 2010 Nobel Prize Committee.
“This is a wonderful example of a fundamental discovery based on scientific curiosity with major practical, social and economic benefits for society.”
Professor Andre Geim and Dr Konstantin Novoselov have been awarded the highest accolade in the scientific world for their pioneering work with the world’s thinnest material.
Graphene was discovered at the University in 2004. It has rapidly become one of the hottest topics in materials science and solid-state physics.
It not only promises to revolutionise semiconductor, sensor, and display technology, but could also lead to breakthroughs in fundamental quantum physics research.
Dr Novoselov, 36, first worked with Professor Geim, 51, as a PhD-student in the Netherlands. He subsequently followed Geim to the United Kingdom. Both of them originally studied and began their careers as physicists in Russia.
The award of the Nobel Prize means there are currently four Nobel Laureates at The University of Manchester.
University of Manchester President and Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell said: “This is fantastic news. We are delighted that Andre and Konstantin’s work on graphene has been recognised at the very highest level by the 2010 Nobel Prize Committee.
“This is a wonderful example of a fundamental discovery based on scientific curiosity with major practical, social and economic benefits for society.”
Monday, 4 October 2010
English and American Studies Staff-Student Liaison Committee
English and American Studies holds termly a Staff-Student Liaison Committee meant to give students the opportunity to speak about various aspects of their experience. The SSLC is a constructive forum where the staff representative and the students representatives can exchange views on matters concerning the Department and the School, discuss and explain various issues, and agree on the best way forward.
Every year we issue a call for representatives. We need representatives for every year and each Single Honours programme. The pool of representatives is also used to invite select representatives to Departmental and School committees. To be a representative you will need to be active in seeking your peers' view on teaching, administration, assessment, etc. and be willing to act as a spokesperson for them.
If you would be willing to act as a representative on the department's Staff-Student Liaison Committee, firstly 'thank you' and secondly, please in the first instance contact Dr. Daniela Caselli, daniela.caselli@manchester.ac.uk, by Friday 15 October 2010.
When replying, please state your name and degree programme in your email. Please note that meetings are held termly and last one hour.
Every year we issue a call for representatives. We need representatives for every year and each Single Honours programme. The pool of representatives is also used to invite select representatives to Departmental and School committees. To be a representative you will need to be active in seeking your peers' view on teaching, administration, assessment, etc. and be willing to act as a spokesperson for them.
If you would be willing to act as a representative on the department's Staff-Student Liaison Committee, firstly 'thank you' and secondly, please in the first instance contact Dr. Daniela Caselli, daniela.caselli@manchester.ac.uk, by Friday 15 October 2010.
When replying, please state your name and degree programme in your email. Please note that meetings are held termly and last one hour.
Peer Mentor drop-in sessions for all years
Peer Mentor drop-in sessions, for discussion of any aspect of your course, will run every Thursday 1-2 in Mansfield Cooper 2.05.
Top 25 UK Arts & Culture blogs
via Creative Tourist: http://www.creativetourist.com/news-and-blog/the-top-25-uk-arts-culture-blogs-2
Friday, 1 October 2010
Feedback
Feedback can be given in a number of ways - formally, through sheets attache to submitted work or discussion with your Academic Advisor, or informally, through comments and advice given during class or via email. Be sure to use the feedback you are given to improve your work and develop your learning.
Bernard Cornwell competition
http://www.citylife.co.uk/competitions/659/win_bernard_cornwell_tickets_and_signed_book
Academic Advisors
A reminder that all returning Year 2 and Year 3 students should contact their Academic Advisors to arrange a meeting this term. Year 1 students will meet their AAs as part of Academic Development. Joint Honours and Combined Studies Students should check the Academic Advisory information relating to their home discipline or department.
Milton Reading Group
Come and join the Milton reading group, 4-6 on Thursdays in S.1.16 Samuel Alexander Building. Currently the group is working its way through Paradise Lost and they will be looking at Book 2 next Thursday. All welcome, a very good way to begin to pay closer attention to this important work. Further info email Liam.Haydon@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk.
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