Literary Theory unit (HEN301)

Introduction

This unit examines the development of literary theory from the middle of the twentieth century to the present. It aims to provide students with the skills to read theory critically and to develop informed arguments in response to critical, literary and/or filmic texts. The unit focuses on a range of approaches to reading texts that may include structuralism, Marxism, feminism, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, postmodernism and queer theory.

Summary

Unit name	Literary Theory
Unit code	HEN301
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	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate and apply knowledge of key topics in literary theory.
• Evaluate and critique the relevance and effectiveness of theoretical models for reading a range of texts through a. analysis of theoretical texts; and b. analysis of fictional texts with reference to theory
• communicate effectively through written and verbal english in a variety of settings.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly 2 hour seminar
Assessment	Seminar Participation (10%)|Reading journal (40%)|Essay (50%)
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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