World Literatures and English

Course aim

To consolidate students' critical understanding of English language and literature at an advanced level, with an emphasis on International or World literature/s in English

Course content

Students will consolidate and deepen their expertise in academic English language and literature in the context of the historical, socio-political and cultural traditions of world literature/s. Students will examine the influences of other languages and of other literary traditions as these have enriched the development of literature/s in English. Students explore the influence of World Englishes in relation to languages, literatures and film in their own countries/regions. Emphasis will be placed on independent research, review, analysis, interpretation and the application of linguistic and literary theory and insight into the other disciplinary/career-path interests of students.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of any two second year courses from either the English and Creative Writing or English as an Additional Language major/sub-major within the Bachelor of Arts, or by approval from the Program Director.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	3 hours x 13 sessions (6 weeks)

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

Assessment

Portfolio, Presentation, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.