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ENGL2030 – Literature and the Visual
2022 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Ryan Twomey
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Level 2, 25WWB, 215
By Appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp
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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 focuses on intersections between literary and visual narratives across a variety of media. Students will analyse traditional literary texts (novels, poetry, short story) alongside graphic novels, television series, films, and video games, to consider the multitude of ways in which visual forms borrow from the literary imagination. The unit will engage with research and scholarship focused on sequential art, serialised television, film studies, and new media theory, while exploring methods of adaptation and transmedia production. Key theoretical and conceptual issues such as narrative methods in poetry, drama, prose, and visual communication and literacy will be examined, along with the role literary and visual narratives play in the public discourse surrounding politics, gender, ethnicity, and the environment. |
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 a vocabulary for discussing narrative strategies in literary fiction, gaming, graphic novels, film and television
- ULO2: Demonstrate a knowledge of genres and narrative forms and of the technical resources of different media
- ULO3: Research and discuss humanist concerns, specifically the role of the past in the present, the nature of human identity, subjectivity and the uses of power, in relation to the set texts
- ULO4: Analyse the use of the formal resources of different genres, specifically literary fiction, gaming, graphic novels, film and television
- ULO5: Critically examine the ways in which ideas and speculations about the individual and society have varied between the 17th century and 21st centuries
General Assessment Information
LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENTS
‘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 ASSESSMENTS.
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 marks 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 | 15% | No | Q1. 16/3/22-23/3/22 Q2. 27/4/22- 4/5/22 Q3. 18/5/22-25/5/22 |
| Textual Analysis Task | 25% | No | 17:00 on 08/04/2022 |
| Participatory Task | 20% | No | In class/forum during Week 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Research Essay | 40% | No | 17:00 on 03/06/2022 |
Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Q1. 16/3/22-23/3/22 Q2. 27/4/22- 4/5/22 Q3. 18/5/22-25/5/22
Weighting: 15%
Students will complete a total of three online quizzes - each quiz comprising 10 multiple-choice questions. They will be timed at 10 minutes in duration.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a vocabulary for discussing narrative strategies in literary fiction, gaming, graphic novels, film and television
- Demonstrate a knowledge of genres and narrative forms and of the technical resources of different media
- Analyse the use of the formal resources of different genres, specifically literary fiction, gaming, graphic novels, film and television
Textual Analysis Task
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: 17:00 on 08/04/2022
Weighting: 25%
Textual Analysis Task
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a vocabulary for discussing narrative strategies in literary fiction, gaming, graphic novels, film and television
- Demonstrate a knowledge of genres and narrative forms and of the technical resources of different media
- Analyse the use of the formal resources of different genres, specifically literary fiction, gaming, graphic novels, film and television
Participatory Task
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 36 hours
Due: In class/forum during Week 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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 a vocabulary for discussing narrative strategies in literary fiction, gaming, graphic novels, film and television
- Demonstrate a knowledge of genres and narrative forms and of the technical resources of different media
- Critically examine the ways in which ideas and speculations about the individual and society have varied between the 17th century and 21st centuries
Research Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 34 hours
Due: 17:00 on 03/06/2022
Weighting: 40%
Research Essay Related to a Set Topic
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a vocabulary for discussing narrative strategies in literary fiction, gaming, graphic novels, film and television
- Research and discuss humanist concerns, specifically the role of the past in the present, the nature of human identity, subjectivity and the uses of power, in relation to the set texts
- Critically examine the ways in which ideas and speculations about the individual and society have varied between the 17th century and 21st centuries
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
One lecture and one weekly tutorial (Lectures Start Week One - Tutorials start in week two).
For unit readings – see information on page 4 of the unit guide on the iLearn site, and the weekly schedule on page 6 of the unit guide.
Units can be accessed at: http://www.ilearn.mq.edu.au
The unit uses the following technology: Leganto, Echo360, and iLearn
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:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
LATE PENALTY AND PROCEDURES
‘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 ASSESSMENTS.
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 marks 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’
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
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- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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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 since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 02/02/2022 | Time |
Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook