ENGL 2061 - Body, Culture, Text

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

The broad aim of this course is to look at texts and topics that raise issues of embodiment and identity using contemporary theories and methodologies from literary and cultural studies. The course is organised around literary texts and cultural topics and the primary focus is on examining these texts and topics. However, students are expected to read widely in literary and cultural studies and to situate their analyses of texts and topics by engaging with theories, methodologies and debates that are introduced in the course. These theories, methodologies and debates will be concerned with identities and how they are constructed in relation to some or all of the following as they relate to the body: race (including whiteness); indigeneities; gender; sexualities (both heterosexualities and non-heterosexualities) and body modifications.

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Course Details

Course Code	ENGL 2061
Course	Body, Culture, Text
Coordinating Unit	English, Creative Writing, and Film
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of undergraduate study. Students must be 18 years of age at the commencement of classes due to the discussion of R rated themes and materials
Incompatible	ENGL 2037 & ENGL 3037
Assumed Knowledge	3 units of Level I English
Assessment	Online and in class participation, essay, take-home exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Mandy Treagus

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Demonstrate knowledge of texts and topics relating to embodiment
2	Demonstrate knowledge of key literary theories in relation to embodiment
3	Demonstrate oral and written analytic and critical skills through the contextualized discussion of a range of texts, and through close reading and critical analysis of selected texts
4	Demonstrate ability to synthesise a range of information and argument, and theircapacity to formulate and articulate considered points of view in writing
5	Participate in productive and respectful discussion with their peers
6	Develop skills to critically examine contemporary and theoretical debates relating to embodiment and identity

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Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1-6
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1-4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	3-6
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	3, 6
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1-6
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1-6
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1-6

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures supported by problem-solving seminars which further develop lecture material.

Workload

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

1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) 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

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction
Week 2	Heterosexuality
Week 3	Gender, Ideology, Romance
Week 4	Queer Theory
Week 5	Gender
Week 6	Transgender
Week 7	Whiteness & ‘Race’
Week 8	Indigenous Representation
Week 9	Identities, voice, performance
Week 10	Eco-poetics and the senses
Week 11	Abject bodies
Week 12	Conclusion

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Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Seminar participation	Formative and Summative	10%	1-6
600 word assignment	Formative and Summative	15%	1-6
Seminar presentation	Formative and Summative	5%	1-6
1500 word minor essay	Formative and Summative	30%	1-6
2500 word major essay	Formative and Summative	40%	1-6

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance at seminars is compulsory.

Assessment Detail

Seminar participation (10%): attendance and participation at seminars.

Seminar presentation (5%): students will give a short oral presentation on a chosen topic.

600 word assignment (15%): students will do a close reading of a passage from a set text.

1500 word minor essay (30%): students will submit an essay based on their seminar presentation.

2500 take-home exam (40%): students will do a take-home exam in swot vac week covering all aspects of the course.

Submission

All assignments will be submitted on hard copy via the Humanities Office.

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

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