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Unit name Literary Theory
Unit code HEN301
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Humanities
Discipline English
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of key topics in literary theory.
  2. 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.
  3. Communicate effectively through written and verbal English in a variety of settings.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty

Co-requisites

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You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Five contact hours fortnightly (13 wks)

Assessment

Task 1: Reading Journal (40%)

Task 2: Workshop/Seminar Participation (10%)

Task 3: Theoretical Framework Essay (50%)

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