Literary Cultures unit (HEN319)

Introduction

Literature is a global phenomenon around which cluster creative, historical, analytical and material¿cultures. This unit considers an advanced topic in¿literary studies and¿cultures¿in an area of staff research specialisation. It engages with key, contemporary debates in¿literary studies in relation to a specific period, style, industry, genre, geographical context and/or theme. This unit provides the opportunity for you to develop advanced skills in research,¿literary analysis, and writing in various modes. 

Summary

Unit name	Literary Cultures
Unit code	HEN319
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	English
Coordinator	Doctor Fergus Edwards
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

• Analyse contemporary debates in English¿literary studies
• Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to investigate specific research problems in contemporary English¿literary studies
• Evaluate contemporary¿literary discourse and practice
• Communicate through¿writing in a range of styles

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	This unit is highly participatory and is taught with a 2.5 hour in person or zoom seminar. The unit requires synchronous learning.
Assessment	Participation (20%)|Research Proposal (30%)|Research Project (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Simone Murray, Introduction to Contemporary Print Culture: Books as Media. Routledge, 2020.
Recommended	Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.

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