Telling Tales: Literature and Narrative unit (HEN201)

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

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

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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

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

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