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IAS213 - Stories for a Changing Climate

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Literary Studies

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(LIT205)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit introduces students to Climate Fiction. The unit examines the history of this form of popular writing, teaching students to analyse both themes and styles that are unique to this genre. Students learn how to read and contextualise Climate Fiction, how to conduct academic research, and how to produce critical analysis in response to these literary works that address the human challenge of a global changing climate.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply and comprehend the conventions used in specific genres.
2.	Critically analyse literary theories about a specific genre.
3.	Compare and evaluate the cultural contexts for popular literature.
4.	Analyse styles and themes from examples of popular literature.
5.	Express arguments about literature via essayistic commentary.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Discussion Board Posts, 2 x 200 words	10%	1,2,3,4
2.	Discussion Lead, individual/pairs (5 mins/8 mins)	25%	1,2,3,4,5'
3.	Minor Essay (750 words)	20%	1,2,3,4
4.	Essay (1,000 - 1,500 words)	40%	1,2,3,4,5
5.	Participation (min. 8 Discussion Board responses or live contribution in 6 tutorials)	5%	1,2,3,4,5'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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