Overview
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
The extended minor stream in English covers literature from a range of historical periods, from the Renaissance through to postmodernism and contemporary society. It locates the study of literature in a variety of contexts: cultural, political, biographical, social, theoretical and ideological. It … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Collaborate effectively with others
- Professionals
- Leaders
2.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction
- Leaders
- Professionals
3.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
- Global citizens
- Professionals
- Scholars
4.
Discuss the scale, diversity and value of literature
- Scholars
5.
Recognise the purposes of, and distinguish between the methods of literary analysis
- Scholars
6.
Explain the aesthetic and contextual significance of literary texts from a range of periods, locations and genres
- Scholars
7.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
- Professionals
- Scholars
8.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
- Leaders
- Scholars
- Professionals
9.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
- Scholars
- Professionals
10.
Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
- Professionals
- Scholars
- Global citizens
11.
Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
- Professionals
- Scholars
12.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
- Professionals
- Scholars
- Leaders
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 36 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Course6 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives
Level 3 Prescribed Electives
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