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ENGL7001 – Textual Analysis, Literary Theory and Creative Practice Research
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
Stephanie Russo
Hsu-Ming Teo
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to BPhil/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
This unit explores the development and practice of textual analysis, literary theory, and creative practice as research. Topics range from the notion of the canon and interdisciplinarity in literary reception and interpretation, to formal, linguistic, cultural and cognitive approaches to textual meaning making and creative practice. For students focused on creative writing we consider how creative practice can produce a framework for integrated research design. Students will analyse and evaluate the relationship between literary works, theoretical approaches and creative production, focusing on the ways in which theories can illuminate various ways of reading texts and/or how creative practice can shape theory. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Evaluate and analyse relevant approaches to research in literary studies and creative practice.
- ULO2: Evaluate a range of different theories and approaches to analyse various forms of texts.
- ULO3: Apply discipline specific language to explain concepts and ideas to scholarly and non-scholarly audiences.
- ULO4: Demonstrate a high level of oral, written and technological communication skills.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 50% | No | 20 September 2020 11.59pm |
| Essay | 50% | No | 8 November 2020 11.59pm |
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: 20 September 2020 11.59pm
Weighting: 50%
Choose 1 text and apply a particular theory or approach
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate and analyse relevant approaches to research in literary studies and creative practice.
- Evaluate a range of different theories and approaches to analyse various forms of texts.
- Apply discipline specific language to explain concepts and ideas to scholarly and non-scholarly audiences.
- Demonstrate a high level of oral, written and technological communication skills.
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: 8 November 2020 11.59pm
Weighting: 50%
Choose 1 text and apply a particular theory or approach
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate and analyse relevant approaches to research in literary studies and creative practice.
- Evaluate a range of different theories and approaches to analyse various forms of texts.
- Apply discipline specific language to explain concepts and ideas to scholarly and non-scholarly audiences.
- Demonstrate a high level of oral, written and technological communication skills.
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
Prerecorded lectures, online discussion boards and some Zoom seminars.
Unit Schedule
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Formalism
Week 3: Narratology
Week 4: Poetry
Week 5: Film & TV
Week 6: Creative Practice
Week 7: Feminist Theory
Week 8: Historical approaches to literature
Week 9: Cognitive Approaches to Literature
Week 10: Reception Theory
Week 11: Ecocriticism
Week 12: Approaching the Popular
Week 13: Conclusion
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- 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
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Student Services and Support
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