James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

EL4010 - Honours Seminar

Credit points: 06
Year: 2017
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: Arts & Creative Media

This subject is a thirteen-week seminar (of weekly two-hour meetings) in advanced English study, the theme and contents of which are designed on a year-by-year basis according to English faculty availability, expertise, and research interest. Students will contribute substantially to seminar research, preparation, and discussion in both oral and written media in order to develop high-level academic skills in the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students undertaking this subject are assumed to have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant area, with a major in English literature. Students are expected to possess relevant skills in academic writing practice and seminar contribution, demonstrated by a GPA of 5.0 or higher (or equivalent).
Prerequisites:Undergraduate degree English major at JCU or elsewhere, GPA of 5.0 or higher (or equivalent)

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 24-Aug-2017
Coordinator: Richard Lansdown
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars - Seminar meetings
    Assessment:presentations (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); assignments (40%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:In order to pass this subject, students must submit all assessment items and attend all seminar meetings unless compelling health or similar issue makes that impossible.

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 24-Aug-2017
    Coordinator: Richard Lansdown
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours workshops/Seminars - Seminar meetings
      Assessment:presentations (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); assignments (40%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:In order to pass this subject, students must submit all assessment items and attend all seminar meetings unless compelling health or similar issue makes that impossible.

      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.