English: Creative and Critical Reading unit (HEN106)

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Introduction

This unit introduces you to methods of close reading, formal analysis, and creative writing.¿We work on developing strategies to analyse literary texts and screen texts in detail, to break them down into their component parts, and explain how they work to generate complex meanings. We look closely at how texts are made: from the rhythms of poetry, to the angles of film, and the world-building of novels. As well as critical skills, this unit engages¿your imaginative and creative skills in response to different narrative forms and genres.¿When you successfully complete this unit, you will have gained a foundational vocabulary and developed core skills on which to base further studies in English and Writing.

Summary

Unit name	English: Creative and Critical Reading
Unit code	HEN106
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 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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, television, short fiction, novels) using multiple methods (critical and creative responses).
• Demonstrate your grasp of key techniques in literary studies, creative and critical reading and writing examined during the semester by producing close readings of selected texts, including creative responses to texts.
• Construct an argument supported by evidence from selected texts
• Communicate fluently in writing through short answer responses, explications, and essays

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

HEN101

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 Launceston on-campus June session:  30 hours of teaching over 4 weeks, short online recorded lessons, and daily online exercises and activities
Assessment	Analytical essay (30%)|Short exercises (30%)|Three short explications (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	See MyLO for full list of readings.
Recommended	See MyLO for full list of readings.

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