Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Other Staff
Victoria Flanagan
Contact via victoria.flanagan@mq.edu.au
W6A 627
Robyn McCallum
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Drawing on both theoretical texts and works of fiction, this unit examines the critical application of key aspects of narrative theories to children's fiction. Topics include: types of narration, point of view and focalisation in narrative; beginnings and endings; narrative time; characterisation; theory of genres and modes; metafiction and experimental fiction.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Class participation | 10% | N/A |
Discussion Essay | 25% | 2 weeks after relevant class) |
Literature Review | 25% | April 28, 2014 |
Major essay | 40% | June 13, 2014 |
Due: N/A
Weighting: 10%
Internal students: attendance at and active participation in seminars. External students: active participation in the unit’s online discussion forum.
Due: 2 weeks after relevant class)
Weighting: 25%
One minor essay based on a seminar topic from Week 2 to Week 6, of 1200 words, due two weeks after the relevant week. (Students may wish to focus on a particular aspect of the topic, or a particular text).
NB: part of the discipline of advanced academic writing is observation of designated word limits. Do not exceed the specified word limit by more than 10%.
Due: April 28, 2014
Weighting: 25%
Write a critical evaluation of two articles of literary criticism specified for this task, in 1500 words. The review will evaluate the usefulness of these articles as a guide to understanding narrative. Their claims may be tested in relation to a couple of works set for study in this unit.
NB: part of the discipline of advanced academic writing is observation of designated word limits. Do not exceed the specified maximum word limit by more than 10%.
Due: June 13, 2014
Weighting: 40%
One major essay of 2500 words which addresses one of the supplied topics. Draw examples from What the Dickens or from three or four of the short stories set for study. (Do not use any stories analysed in your first assignment).
NB: part of the discipline of advanced academic writing is observation of designated word limits. Do not exceed the specified maximum word limit by more than 10%.
REQUIRED READING:
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
(If you are an external student, the four picture books listed below are a basic selection that you can refer to each week. It is also expected that you use your local library to locate some of the others listed under each topic):
WEEKLY READING:
A number of picture book texts are listed each week. In addition to the four books mentioned above, you will also need to access at least one additional text out of books listed for each weekly topic (for the purpose of making comparisons). You can source your texts from good online second-hand booksellers or public libraries.
UNIT WEBPAGE AND TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED:
Online units can be accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au PC and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement.
Please consult teaching staff for any further, more specific requirements.
UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS:
To complete ENGL 707 students must:
*Absence from more than two seminars without written explanation (medical or counselling certificate) will disqualify a student from passing the unit. University regulations also stipulate that a student must attempt every part of assessment in order to be eligible to pass a unit of study.
Notes on Participation for External Students:
External students must participate in online discussions via the ENGL 707 iLearn site. External students should read the weekly texts and prepare the seminar discussion topics in advance, then post responses to the seminar questions and respond to the posts of other students, to facilitate an active discussion such as would occur in a face-to-face seminar. Students are also encouraged to raise other relevant points of interest in their online discussions. Be prepared to question the opinions of others, to have your opinions challenged and to participate actively in discussion. Students are expected to make at least 8 posts* over the semester. Please make sure that your postings do not exceed 500 words, as it is harder for others to respond to postings that are excessively long and detailed.
*A “post” is defined as a discursive response relevant to unit interests of at least 50 words: a short paragraph of at least 4 sentences.
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