Hobart
Introduction
This unit offers students the opportunity to think critically about some of the most popular texts in Western culture. What makes a bestseller? What are the defining features of major popular genres and how have they changed over time? What roles do genre texts play in contemporary culture? To address these questions, students in this unit will examine a variety of popular genres and subgenres that may range from now canonical fantasy novels to the latest trends in paranormal romance, from classic tales of treasure islands and lost worlds to mind-bending adventures in alternative realities. The assessment tasks in this unit focus on: developing effective study skills for generating persuasive arguments in English studies; conducting research in order to develop and strengthen arguments; and refining communication skills through discussion with peers and formal academic writing.
Summary 2022
| Unit name | Popular Genres |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HEN211 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | English |
| Coordinator | Professor Lisa Fletcher |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of the textual, social, and industrial dimensions of twenty-first century book culture to the study of popular texts and genres.
- Construct and support scholarly arguments appropriate to the study of popular genres through: a) The critical analysis of selected novels b) Selection, evaluation, and comparison of secondary sources.
- Develop and communicate ideas through: a) Collaboration and discussion with peers and b) Formal academic writing
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Off Campus: |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: Reading Journal (30%) Task 2: Online Participation & Exercises (20%) Task 3: Research Essay (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | TBA |
|---|---|
| Recommended |
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