EL2037:04
*Critical Thought
Cairns
Prerequisites: At least 6 units of EL subjects which must include 3 units of Literature subjects EL1000 EL1001 EL1002 EL1004 EL1005 EL1006 EL1007
Inadmissable Subject Combination: EL3037
26 lectures, 13 tutorials. First semester.
Staff: Dr S Torre.
A study of the theoretical ideas, both past and contemporary, which underlie critical practice.
Learning Objectives:
- to have a detailed knowledge of the ideas and arguments in the set texts;
- to have a broad understanding of the historical changes in literary theory;
- to have the ability to relate their knowledge of literary theory to their reading and critical practice.
Assessment by participation in discussion (20%); one assignment of 1,500 words (30%); either one essay of 3,000 words or an examination (50%).
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