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ENGL720 – Nineteenth Century Literature
2019 – S1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor
Dr Lee Christine O'Brien
Contact via email
AHH Level 2
By appointment.
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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
The nineteenth century was a period of rapid urbanisation, industrialisation and imperial expansion that redefined concepts of gender, class, the nature of work and the domestic. Writers responded with energy and passion to social and political change, creating in the process increasingly diverse literary forms. The kinds of literary writing that emerged radically redefined the cultural and public sphere. This was also the age of emerging mass readerships and literary celebrities. Taking a selection of literary texts as a starting point, this unit explores nineteenth-century literary culture as dynamic, diverse and self-consciously modern.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources in order to engage at an advanced, theoretically informed level with a range of nineteenth-century literary texts
- Develop sophisticated analytical and research skills that can be applied to past and present cultural and literary debates
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in order to communicate historical and theoretical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Develop an advanced, critically informed understanding of the impact on contemporary culture of late eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century cultural forms
- Attain an advanced understanding of the historical and often hierarchical deployment of concepts of nature and culture, violence and the criminal, progress, reason, the imagination, literary and aesthetic value.
- Gain skills in arguing persuasively a critical position by producing and engaging in informed critical discussion on unit content in seminars
General Assessment Information
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Short Essay: 2000w | 35% | No | Midnight Sunday Week 7 |
| Research Essay | 45% | No | Midnight Sunday Week 13 |
| Participation | 20% | No | Continuing |
Short Essay: 2000w
Due: Midnight Sunday Week 7
Weighting: 35%
Literature review/critical essay.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources in order to engage at an advanced, theoretically informed level with a range of nineteenth-century literary texts
- Develop sophisticated analytical and research skills that can be applied to past and present cultural and literary debates
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in order to communicate historical and theoretical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Develop an advanced, critically informed understanding of the impact on contemporary culture of late eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century cultural forms
- Attain an advanced understanding of the historical and often hierarchical deployment of concepts of nature and culture, violence and the criminal, progress, reason, the imagination, literary and aesthetic value.
Research Essay
Due: Midnight Sunday Week 13
Weighting: 45%
4000 word essay. A research essay on a topic to be decided on by student in consultation with unit convener.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources in order to engage at an advanced, theoretically informed level with a range of nineteenth-century literary texts
- Develop sophisticated analytical and research skills that can be applied to past and present cultural and literary debates
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in order to communicate historical and theoretical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Develop an advanced, critically informed understanding of the impact on contemporary culture of late eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century cultural forms
- Attain an advanced understanding of the historical and often hierarchical deployment of concepts of nature and culture, violence and the criminal, progress, reason, the imagination, literary and aesthetic value.
Participation
Due: Continuing
Weighting: 20%
Engagement with unit content.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources in order to engage at an advanced, theoretically informed level with a range of nineteenth-century literary texts
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in order to communicate historical and theoretical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Gain skills in arguing persuasively a critical position by producing and engaging in informed critical discussion on unit content in seminars
Delivery and Resources
Classes
This is a read-only unit with seminar attendance determined in consultation with convener.
For seminar times and seminar rooms please consult the MQ Timetable website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au. This website will display up-to-date information on your classes and room locations.
Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials
REQUIRED READING (in order of study)
1. Jane Austen Persuasion
2. George Eliot Silas Marner
3. Sheridan Le Fanu "Green Tea" or "Carmilla"
4. Olive Schreiner The Story of an African Farm
5. Arthur Morrison A Child of the Jago
A selection of Romantic and Victorian poetry to be provided.
RECOMMENDED READING
Please see unit's iLearn site
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 Schedule
Please see Unit's iLearn site
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
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Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources in order to engage at an advanced, theoretically informed level with a range of nineteenth-century literary texts
- Develop sophisticated analytical and research skills that can be applied to past and present cultural and literary debates
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in order to communicate historical and theoretical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Develop an advanced, critically informed understanding of the impact on contemporary culture of late eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century cultural forms
- Attain an advanced understanding of the historical and often hierarchical deployment of concepts of nature and culture, violence and the criminal, progress, reason, the imagination, literary and aesthetic value.
- Gain skills in arguing persuasively a critical position by producing and engaging in informed critical discussion on unit content in seminars
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay: 2000w
- Research Essay
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources in order to engage at an advanced, theoretically informed level with a range of nineteenth-century literary texts
- Develop sophisticated analytical and research skills that can be applied to past and present cultural and literary debates
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in order to communicate historical and theoretical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Develop an advanced, critically informed understanding of the impact on contemporary culture of late eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century cultural forms
- Attain an advanced understanding of the historical and often hierarchical deployment of concepts of nature and culture, violence and the criminal, progress, reason, the imagination, literary and aesthetic value.
- Gain skills in arguing persuasively a critical position by producing and engaging in informed critical discussion on unit content in seminars
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay: 2000w
- Research Essay
- Participation
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources in order to engage at an advanced, theoretically informed level with a range of nineteenth-century literary texts
- Develop sophisticated analytical and research skills that can be applied to past and present cultural and literary debates
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in order to communicate historical and theoretical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Develop an advanced, critically informed understanding of the impact on contemporary culture of late eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century cultural forms
- Attain an advanced understanding of the historical and often hierarchical deployment of concepts of nature and culture, violence and the criminal, progress, reason, the imagination, literary and aesthetic value.
- Gain skills in arguing persuasively a critical position by producing and engaging in informed critical discussion on unit content in seminars
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay: 2000w
- Research Essay
- Participation
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources in order to engage at an advanced, theoretically informed level with a range of nineteenth-century literary texts
- Develop sophisticated analytical and research skills that can be applied to past and present cultural and literary debates
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in order to communicate historical and theoretical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Develop an advanced, critically informed understanding of the impact on contemporary culture of late eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century cultural forms
- Attain an advanced understanding of the historical and often hierarchical deployment of concepts of nature and culture, violence and the criminal, progress, reason, the imagination, literary and aesthetic value.
- Gain skills in arguing persuasively a critical position by producing and engaging in informed critical discussion on unit content in seminars
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay: 2000w
- Research Essay
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources in order to engage at an advanced, theoretically informed level with a range of nineteenth-century literary texts
- Develop sophisticated analytical and research skills that can be applied to past and present cultural and literary debates
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in order to communicate historical and theoretical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Develop an advanced, critically informed understanding of the impact on contemporary culture of late eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century cultural forms
- Attain an advanced understanding of the historical and often hierarchical deployment of concepts of nature and culture, violence and the criminal, progress, reason, the imagination, literary and aesthetic value.
- Gain skills in arguing persuasively a critical position by producing and engaging in informed critical discussion on unit content in seminars
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay: 2000w
- Research Essay
- Participation
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Synthesise and analyse information from a variety of sources in order to engage at an advanced, theoretically informed level with a range of nineteenth-century literary texts
- Develop sophisticated analytical and research skills that can be applied to past and present cultural and literary debates
- Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills in order to communicate historical and theoretical concepts in verbal and written forms
- Develop an advanced, critically informed understanding of the impact on contemporary culture of late eighteenth-century and nineteenth-century cultural forms
- Attain an advanced understanding of the historical and often hierarchical deployment of concepts of nature and culture, violence and the criminal, progress, reason, the imagination, literary and aesthetic value.
- Gain skills in arguing persuasively a critical position by producing and engaging in informed critical discussion on unit content in seminars
Assessment tasks
- Short Essay: 2000w
- Research Essay
- Participation