EL3037:06
Critical Theory
| Cairns | HECS Band 1 |
26 hours lectures, 26 hours tutorials. Semester 1.
Staff: Dr S Torre.
A study of the theoretical ideas, both past and contemporary, which underlie critical practice.
Learning Objectives:
- to broaden and intensify the theoretical understanding and critical skills attained by students at earlier levels;
- to gain a thorough overview of historical developments in theories and methodologies in language, literature and communication studies;
- to gain a detailed understanding of current developments in the area;
- to develop the ability to relate current ideas to reading and critical practice in the areas of language, literature and communication.
Assessment by assignments (40%); tutorial participation (20%); one three-hour examination (40%).