Literary Texts and Practice

Course aim

To integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge students have gained throughout the degree and apply this knowledge to the construction of in-depth analyses of literary texts and creative pieces so students may communicate effectively within the relevant professional and scholarly communities.    

Course content

Students will revisit material, ideas, concepts and issues encountered in the creative and critical aspects of their writing courses in the preceding years of study in order to consolidate their skills and reflect on the practices of literary and professional writing. Students will read widely in order to explore ideas and theorists in greater depth and will investigate authors not previously read. Through researching, writing and presenting using appropriate technologies, students will develop the confidence required to participate effectively within a scholarly community.

Textbook(s)

Pope, R 2012, Studying English literature and language, 3rd edition, Routledge, London

Prerequisite(s)

Four courses in the Literary Practice submajor, or by arrangement with the Program Director. Not available to students who have completed COMM 4001 Issues in Language and Discourse and/or COMM 2025 Communication and Cultures.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Seminar	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis essay , Major research essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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