Overview
This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023.
The English major specialisation at UNSW 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
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Appreciate the scale, diversity and value of literature.
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Recognise the purposes of, and distinguish between the methods of literary analysis.
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Explain the aesthetic and contextual significance of literary texts from a range of periods, locations and genres.
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis.
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts.
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
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Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 48 UOC.
Level 1 Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 and 3 Prescribed Electives36 Units of Credit:
Requirements for 4053 Arts/Education (Secondary) Students
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Additional Information
BA/BEd Students: In order to meet the criteria set by NESA, BA/BEd students undertaking the English major must follow the specialisation rules specific to their program. BA/BEd students are required to take ARTS2031 Australian Literature (6 UOC).
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