Studying British Literature: Shakespeare to Crime Fiction
Studying the literature of the British Isles in the beautiful and historic coastal setting of St Andrews, with its ancient university and vibrant contemporary literary culture, is a unique opportunity. Leading scholars and critics from the School of English will offer a course entitled Studying British Literature: Shakespeare to Scottish Crime Fiction. The course will be based on readings of key texts of British poetry, drama and prose narrative from the sixteenth century to the present day.

A series of lectures given by experts from the School of English will be linked to tutorial discussions led by postgraduate assistants. Texts to be studied will include Shakespearean comedy (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and tragedy (Hamlet); the novels of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë; the poetry of Robert Burns and Robert Browning; the plays of Oscar Wilde; novels/short stories by D. H. Lawrence and James Joyce; and contemporary Scottish crime fiction. The course is supported by the outstanding collection of English, Irish and Scottish Literature in the University Library to which students will have access. Participating scholars will include Professor Neil Rhodes, Dr Barbara Murray, Professor Lorna Hutson, Dr Jane Stabler, Professor Robert Crawford, Dr Sara Lodge, Mr Philip Mallet, Dr Emma Sutton, Dr Michael Herbert, and Professor Gill Plain. In addition, Professor Robert Crawford, acclaimed poet, will give a poetry reading.

Scotland in Europe
This module will explore the patterns and impact of migration between Scotland and Europe, examining the significance of the Scottish diaspora and the influence of Scots in all areas of European life. A key theme will be the importance of politics, religion, education and commerce in shaping Scotland simultaneously as both an independent kingdom and a nation at the heart of Europe. Building on an introduction to the historiography of Scotland and Europe, the course will use analysis of primary source documents and secondary literature, complemented by visits to sites of relevant historical significance, to provide an overview of this complex topic.

European Literature in Translation
The School of Modern Languages at St. Andrews is highly regarded and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in the literature and culture of its five main languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian.  Modern Languages at St. Andrews is featured in the U.K. top 10 in all of the major University League Tables.  The faculty comprises internationally renowned experts, who are keen scholars and committed teachers.  

At the same time that the study of languages is central to the mission of the university, we recognize that few students will ever be sufficiently fluent in all five languages to be able to read every book in the original text.  The module "Great Books: European Literature in Translation" aims to open up the richness of this corpus by making it available to all students. Each of the texts on the syllabus has been selected because it represents a literary milestone of some sort. As students study with faculty members drawn from all five departments, they will not only learn about a series of individual books, but also be encouraged to reflect on literature more broadly and on what makes a book great.