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ENGL 1101 - Introduction to English Literature

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

The Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley proclaimed poets `the unacknowledged legislators of the world.? But can poetry, by which Shelley means literature more broadly, really change the world? In this introductory course, students will read some influential works in English literary history, and encounter debates about the function, power and reach of literary texts that will lead them to consider whether literature can truly effect change in the real world. Students will examine a variety of texts and genres, including novels, life writing, drama, and poetry, together with contemporary approaches to reading them. The course will develop the skills essential to English literary studies, including a discipline-specific vocabulary, and skills in literary and critical analysis, grammatically correct written expression, and research.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ENGL 1101
    Course Introduction to English Literature
    Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assumed Knowledge Advanced reading and writing skills
    Assessment Participation, Quizzes, Close Reading, Research Essay, Take-home exam
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Andrew van der Vlies

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    After successful completion of this course students will be able to:
    1 Confidently read and understand a range of literary texts from different cultural and historical moments, including 最新糖心Vlogn indigenous literature.
    2 Build close reading skills through developing an understanding of the literary terminology specific to the discipline of literary studies.
    3 Undertake basic research and apply it in a cogent and well-written argument that engages in scholarly debate about the effects, range and power of literary texts.
    4 Use technologies relevant to the Unversity learning environment.
    5 Work with others in the exploration of ideas and collectively negotiate solutions to problems. 
    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

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    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2,3

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2,3,4,5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    3,4,5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1,2

    Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

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    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    4

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    1,5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Required Reading

    Available Online (via MyUni):

    • Jonathan Swift, 'A Modest Proposal' 
    • Assorted Poetry
    • Select literary criticism 

    You will need to source the following books yourself:

    • J. M. Coetzee, Duskland (short novel)
    • Jack Davis, No Sugar (play text)
    • Toni Morrison, Beloved (novel)
    • Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale (novel)
    Dymocks (Regent Arcade) will have copies of the set texts in stock. Texts can also be ordered online from Dymocks, Book Depository, or other online vendors.

    Set texts are available in limited numbers in the Barr Smith Library.
    Recommended Resources
    Students should have access to all set texts and should have read them before the final lecture on each text. They should follow directions about preparations for their assigned tutorials, in which they should be prepared be participate.
    Online Learning
    Additional course-related material is available through MyUni: lecture notes, audio recordings, assessment topics, announcements and email communications.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Lectures introduce the set texts and key concepts in relation literary studies, including, narrative point-of-view, literary form, language-use, and the contexts of literary production. Lectures and seminars introduce approaches to textual analysis, library research, formal written expression and essay composition. Seminars provide the opportunity for detailed discussion of the set texts. Students also perform literary problem-solving exercises, close-reading exercises, “quizzes”, oral presentations based on group discussion, library research tasks and other in-class activities each week. Tutorial activities support the skills students need to fulfil summative assessment tasks in the course (a close-reading assignment, a short researched essay and a written examination).
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    1 x 1-hour lecture per week 12 hours per semester
    1 x 2-hour seminar (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester
    6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester
    2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester
    2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester
    TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester
    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Provisional. Assessment may include blended learning assignments, stuctured independent and/or collaborative activities, essay(s), leading a face-to-face or online tutorial discussion, exam. 
    Assessment Task                      Weighting


    Participation and Quizzes             10%
    Close-reading Assignment            20%
    Research Essay                           30%
    Take-home Examination               40%


    Assessment Related Requirements
    Students are expected to attend lectures and attend tutorials having read the appropriate set text(s). A guide to pacing the set reading is provided.
    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission
    E-Submission through Myuni site for ENGL 1101: see under ‘Assessment’ on the website.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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