Telling Tales: Literature and Narrative unit (HEN201)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

How much of a tale is in the telling? This unit introduces concepts, terms and skills used in the construction and analysis of narrative. It draws on texts from a range of genres, periods and nations. This unit invites critical and creative approaches to storytelling as a powerful social force.

 

Summary

Unit name	Telling Tales: Literature and Narrative
Unit code	HEN201
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	English
Coordinator	Associate Professor Robert Clarke
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

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 selected texts, demonstrating understanding of their narrative form, genre, and context
• construct responses supported by: evidence from your chosen text(s); engagement with secondary critical material
• communicate coherently through: critical written and/or oral forms as appropriate; participation and critical reflection upon learning

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus: Weekly lectures and audio/visual resources (1 hour); weekly tutorials (1.5 hours) Off Campus: Weekly lectures and audio/visual resources (1 hour); weekly online participation
Assessment	Class Engagement (20%)|Class Presentation (On-Campus)/(Off-Campus) (20%)|Reading Responses (30%)|Research Essay (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	See the MyLo site for description.
Recommended	See the MyLo site for the description.

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