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ENGL1002 – Literature: Modern and Contemporary
2020 – Session 2, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Ryan Twomey
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Building on the range of concepts and tools introduced to students in ENGL1001 Literature: From Medieval to Modern, this unit focuses on how literature developed throughout the twentieth century to the present day. It analyses how English, Australian and American writers - poets, playwrights, novelists, graphic novelists and screenwriters - responded in profoundly intellectual and visceral ways to the wars, calamities, technological change and digital disruptions of what Eric Hobsbawm calls the 'Age of Extremes'. We trace patterns of alienation and anomie, but also the growing urgency of hope and human rights in literary responses to the modern world. Continuing to develop university level skills in critical reading, textual analysis and writing about literary texts, this unit also introduces students to theories of visual literacy and critical studies, equipping students with the tools to interpret different kinds of narratives.Please note: ENGL1001 is not a prerequisite for ENGL1002 |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate critical reading habits, interpretive analysis, research, and effective communication, with particular application to the field of English studies.
- ULO2: Understand and be able to describe some of the key features of a range of texts from the modern to the contemporary.
- ULO3: Apply understanding of literary techniques to literary study and beyond to other situations.
- ULO4: Engage in informed critical discussion on unit content with peers and teachers, entertain others' points of view, and to argue a critical position.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Research Essay | 40% | No | Week 13 |
| Participatory Task | 20% | No | Weekly |
| Textual Analysis Task | 30% | No | Week 6 |
| Quiz | 10% | No | Week 3 |
Research Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 37 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
1500 Word Research Essay Related to a Set Topic
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical reading habits, interpretive analysis, research, and effective communication, with particular application to the field of English studies.
- Understand and be able to describe some of the key features of a range of texts from the modern to the contemporary.
- Apply understanding of literary techniques to literary study and beyond to other situations.
Participatory Task
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 36 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
Preparation of notes for class relating to set tutorial topics and any addition research. Participation in group activities; answering questions in weekly tutorials and contributing meaningfully to in-class discussion.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical reading habits, interpretive analysis, research, and effective communication, with particular application to the field of English studies.
- Understand and be able to describe some of the key features of a range of texts from the modern to the contemporary.
- Engage in informed critical discussion on unit content with peers and teachers, entertain others' points of view, and to argue a critical position.
Textual Analysis Task
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 30%
750 word textual analysis task.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical reading habits, interpretive analysis, research, and effective communication, with particular application to the field of English studies.
- Understand and be able to describe some of the key features of a range of texts from the modern to the contemporary.
- Apply understanding of literary techniques to literary study and beyond to other situations.
Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 10%
Students will complete one online quiz in week three - comprising 10 multiple choice questions. They will be timed at 10 minutes in duration.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical reading habits, interpretive analysis, research, and effective communication, with particular application to the field of English studies.
- Understand and be able to describe some of the key features of a range of texts from the modern to the contemporary.
- Apply understanding of literary techniques to literary study and beyond to other situations.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
DELIVERY:
One lecture and one forum per week (forums start in week one).
Online units can be accessed at: http://www.ilearn.mq.edu.au
The unit uses the following technology: Leganto, echo 360, and iLearn
REQUIRE READINGS/TV & FILMS
See Handbook on iLearn and listen to the first lecture for details.
Unit Schedule
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Week |
Topics |
Learning Activities / Resources |
Notes |
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Week 1 |
Introduction |
Forums Start |
Begin week two reading |
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PRE-WAR MODULE |
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Week 2 |
Decadence |
Read Heart of Darkness |
Obtain your own copy |
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Week 3 |
Read Poetry Selection |
Readings available on Leganto |
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Week 4 |
Imagism |
Read ‘Feminist Manifesto’ |
Link available on iLearn |
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POST-WAR MODULE |
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Week 5 |
Australian War Poetry |
Read Poetry Selection |
Readings available on Leganto |
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Week 6 |
Read Poetry Selection |
Link available on iLearn |
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Week 7 |
Post-Colonialism |
Read Wide Sargasso Sea |
Obtain your own copy |
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Week 8 |
Post-War to 21st Century |
Read Scorched |
Obtain your own copy |
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21st CENTURY MODULE |
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Week 9 |
Graphic Novels |
Read Dark Knight Returns |
Obtain your own copy |
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Week 10 |
Film |
Watch Code Unknown |
Obtain your own copy |
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Week 11 |
Television |
Watch Fargo Season Two |
Episodes available on Leganto |
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Week 12 |
Adaptation & Transmedia |
Watch Dark Knight Returns |
Obtain your own copy |
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Week 13 |
Final Lecture |
No Forums |
Prepare for final essay |
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.)
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
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Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 18/06/2020 | Guide updated to reflect unavailability of Leganto readings |