English: Texts and Traditions unit (HEN102)

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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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
Assessment	Essay (30%)|Short tasks (30%)|Essay (40%)
Timetable	View 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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