Courses & Units
Modernism HEN313
Introduction
This advanced elective in English explores the history of modernism. Students will examine exemplary texts that are representative of key movements in the literature and culture of the modernist era. The writers and texts explored in this unit set the agenda for today's literary practice. Through close textual analysis and research, students will build knowledge and skills for the study of literary history. The assessment tasks in this unit focus on: key concepts and techniques for close reading in literary studies; effective research approaches and methodologies; and communicating research findings in the form of an essay
Summary
| Unit name | Modernism |
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| Unit code | HEN313 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | English |
| Coordinator | Doctor Naomi Milthorpe |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of Anglo-American literary modernism, through a. Interpreting complex literary and screen texts b. Researching modernism’s social, cultural, political, historical, and/or geographical contexts
- Construct arguments about Anglo-American literary modernism supported by a. Evidence from primary texts b. Engagement with secondary critical resources
- Communicate coherently through a. Critical written and/or oral form as appropriate b. Participation in 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 |
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| not applicable |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any facultyTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Weekly lecture (30 min.) and seminar (2 hours) Off Campus: Weekly lecture (30 min.) & online discussions and activities (2 hours) |
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| Assessment | Just-in-Time Paper (20%)|Research plan and literature review (20%)|Research essay (40%)|Discussion participation (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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