Very true that the unit heavily favours English/Critical Theory-type majors. The reading demands are pretty unbalanced too - some weeks require that you read a whole novel (250+ pages) while other weeks require that you read a 10-page essay. The assignments are easy-going though and Alex Howard does a great job organising and maximising a unit that is pretty dodgy in its very conception (Dalyell). Spend the week before start of sem making a dent in any novels that get set

Needs improvement. While the seminars require loads of reading and research, the assessments are fairly simple and thoroughly explained. Would recommend anyone considering this unit to read a few works of classical literature and some famous philosophers/political theorists before undertaking this unit as then you won’t be left in the dark during class discussions.