James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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EL2037:04

*Critical Thought

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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:

  1. to have a detailed knowledge of the ideas and arguments in the set texts;
  2. to have a broad understanding of the historical changes in literary theory;
  3. 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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