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ENGL1002 – Literature: Modern and Contemporary

2021 – Session 2, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update

The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.

This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.

Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Ryan Twomey
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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.

General Assessment Information

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE ADVERTISED ABOVE:

The Textual Analysis Task is now 600 words in length

The Research essay is now 1200 words in length

The Quiz will take place during week four (4)

 

Please note that the University and the Faculty of Arts have launched a new assessment policy effective as of 1 July 2021. This new policy particularly affects LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS

The Faculty policy in relation to late assessment submissions is as follows: 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 10 marks out of 100 credit will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests, etc. 

To be very clear:

    • Unless you have applied for special consideration and had your application approved, for each day your assignment is late, 10 marks will be deducted. For example, if you submit your assignment 7 days late, 70 marks will be deducted, which means you will fail that assignment.
    • If your assignment is more than 7 days late (including weekends), you will get 0 for your assignment.

These are serious penalties that will substantially alter your final grade and even determine whether you pass or fail this unit. Please make every effort to submit your assignment by the due date.

If you find you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: 

https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Quiz 10% No 9am 16/08/21 - 11:59pm 22/08/21
Textual Analysis Task 30% No 10/09/2021 5pm
Research Essay 40% No 5/11/2021 5pm
Participatory Task 20% No Ongoing

Quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 9am 16/08/21 - 11:59pm 22/08/21
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.

Textual Analysis Task

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 10/09/2021 5pm
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.

Research Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 37 hours
Due: 5/11/2021 5pm
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: Ongoing
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.

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

Please check the iLearn Site for the latest information about the delivery of this unit for S2, 2021

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

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.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

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.

Changes from Previous Offering

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE ADVERTISED ABOVE TO ALIGN WITH ENGL1001:

The Textual Analysis Task is now 600 words in length

The Research essay is now 1200 words in length

The Quiz will take place in week four


Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook