EL5037 - Critical Theory

Credit points:	06
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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A study of the theoretical ideas, both past and contemporary, which underlie critical practice.

Learning Outcomes

• to broaden and intensify the theoretical understanding and critical skills attained by students at earlier levels;
• to develop the ability to relate current ideas to reading and critical practice in the areas of language, literature and communication;
• to gain a detailed understanding of current developments in the area;
• to gain a thorough overview of historical developments in theories and methodologies in language, literature and communication studies.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:	Acceptance into graduate and postgraduate program
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CU3037 and EL2037 and EL3025 and EL3037

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	elsvt
Lecturers:	elgrm, elsvt.
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (20%); (40%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	elgrm
Lecturers:	elgrm, elsvt.
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (20%); (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.