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English: Texts and Traditions unit (HEN102)

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Location: Hobart, Online

Introduction

Why are certain texts regarded as classics within the English literary canon and how do we encounter them today? This unit considers the importance of tradition to the ways we value, understand and circulate popular and literary texts. Students who successfully complete this unit will have built knowledge of key critical frameworks through which texts can be read and contextualised, and developed introductory skills in academic research on which to base further work in literary studies, including creative writing and screen studies.

Summary

Unit name English: Texts and Traditions
Unit code HEN102
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline English
Coordinator Doctor Robbie Moore
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • analyse literary and screen texts from a range of genres (poetry, drama, film, short fiction, novels)
  • demonstrate understanding of key topics in literary studies examined during the semester by producing detailed close readings of selected texts
  • construct an argument supported by evidence from selected texts and engagement with secondary sources
  • communicate through written work that adheres to conventions of written English and observes scholarly conventions for referencing and presentation

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
091523 $592.00 $592.00 not applicable $2,101.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HEA104, HEA106

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Hobart On Campus:

Weekly on-campus lectorial plus online audio/visual resources (1 hour); weekly tutorials (1.5 hours)

Off Campus:

Weekly live-streamed lectorial (also available as a recording) plus online audio/visual resources (1 hour); weekly online tutorial discussions

AssessmentEssay (30%)|Short tasks (30%)|Essay (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

See MyLO for required reading list and schedule.
Recommended

See MyLO.

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