LITR28002 - Literary Theory

General Information

Unit Synopsis

This unit examines contemporary theoretical concepts and issues in the context of the history of literary theory. You will explore the ethical and ideological implications of different critical perspectives and reading practices including liberal humanism, psychoanalysis, Marxism, structuralism, deconstruction, and feminism. You will discover how literary theory has contributed to shaping and critiquing contemporary culture, and will, in turn, enable you to make your own informed contributions to ongoing debates in literary fields and broader social contexts.

Details

Level Postgraduate
Unit Level 8
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 1
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

- Completion of 36 credit points in the English and Cultural Studies major for CA10 or CB94; or

- Completion of 24 credit points in the English minor in CC13; or

- Completion of 24 credit points in the Secondary Teaching minor in CG85; or

- Completion of 24 credit points in CC10. (Note: For CC10, the pre-req would be for cp in the course overall, not in a minor/major)

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Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 50.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 33.33% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: Teaching staff evaluation
Feedback
There is opportunity for greater scaffolding of unit content which allows students to build their familiarity and confidence with literary theory.
Recommendation
Build on the knowledge learned throughout the unit and also in earlier, lower level units.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Teaching staff evaluation
Feedback
Students would benefit from having access to a glossary.
Recommendation
Build a glossary of key terms.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Student feedback and teaching staff evaluation
Feedback
Review the assigned textbook and readings to ensure equity of access for all students.
Recommendation
Ensure the recommended textbook is available for all students.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes
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