EL1200 - Literature in Action

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of English

This subject introduces students to issues and themes central to selected well-defined historical periods through a study of representative literary texts. Periods from which texts may be chosen include the Elizabethan (1558-1603), the Romantic (c.1789-1840), the Victorian (c.1840-1900), the Modern (1900-1940), and the contemporary; cultures include English, American, Australian and North Queensland.

Learning Outcomes

• introduce students to the study of literature in its diverse cultural and historical contexts;
• develop students' understanding and appreciation of the literary texts selected for study;
• increase students' knowledge of culture and events in selected historical periods;
• advance students' understanding of the typically complex interactions between literature and society;
• develop students' skills in reading, textual interpretation and analysis, and writing.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coordinator:	Dr Greg Manning
Lecturers:	Dr Greg Manning, eljag, Assoc. Professor Stephen Torre, fejmm.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 10 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (40%).
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coordinator:	Dr Greg Manning, fejmm
Lecturers:	Dr Greg Manning, fejmm.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); essays (40%); quizzes or tests (20%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Stephen Torre
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 10 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (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.