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Telling Tales: Literature and Narrative unit (HEN201)

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Introduction

How much of a tale is in the telling? This unit introduces concepts, terms and skills used in the analysis of literary narrative, and applies them to texts drawn from a wide range of genres, periods and nations. The unit will consider key topics in narrative analysis, such as: narrative voice and point of view; the relationship between author, narrator and reader; narrative time; narrative and genre; the unreliable narrator; adaptation of literary narratives to film; the ways literary texts open and close; narrative poetry; and narrative theory.

   

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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 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 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

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Learning Outcomes

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

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 $578.00 $578.00 not applicable $2,001.00
  • 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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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

   
AssessmentClass Engagement (20%)|Class Presentation (On-Campus)/(Off-Campus) (20%)|Reading Responses (30%)|Research Essay (30%)
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Textbooks

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