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IAS214 - Contemporary Literature and Writing

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Literary Studies

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(LIT210)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit introduces students to key contemporary literary works and writing styles. The unit teaches students how to conduct academic research and produce critical written analysis in response to the studied texts.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Compare and discuss the cultural contexts for canonical literature.
2.	Analyse styles and themes from examples of canonical literature.
3.	Analyse and apply conventions deployed in great books.
4.	Critically evaluate literary theories for canonical literature.
5.	Express arguments about great books via essayistic commentary.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Journal (10 x 150 words)	40%	1 - Compare and discuss the cultural contexts for canonical literature. 2 - Analyse styles and themes from examples of canonical literature. 3 - Analyse and apply conventions deployed in great books. 4 - Critically evaluate literary theories for canonical literature. 5 - Express arguments about great books via essayistic commentary.
2.	Literature Review (500 words)	20%	1 - Compare and discuss the cultural contexts for canonical literature. 2 - Analyse styles and themes from examples of canonical literature. 3 - Analyse and apply conventions deployed in great books. 5 - Express arguments about great books via essayistic commentary.
3.	Essay (1,500 words)	40%	1 - Compare and discuss the cultural contexts for canonical literature. 2 - Analyse styles and themes from examples of canonical literature. 3 - Analyse and apply conventions deployed in great books. 4 - Critically evaluate literary theories for canonical literature. 5 - Express arguments about great books via essayistic commentary.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2024	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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