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Overview

The first-year courses in English and Media Studies introduce students to: the skills with which to study literary and other kinds of texts at university; different genres and periods in literary history; and representations of the experience of war in literature and film. After first year, students in English and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of a broad range of texts in print, film and other media, from the English-speaking world and in translation.
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Apply critical and analytical skills in response to texts in a range of media.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which genre, medium and form can shape representation.
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Define and employ key theoretical and interpretative concepts in the analysis of a broad range of texts.
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Construct and communicate compelling arguments, orally and in writing, based on appropriate and accurately presented evidence.
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Describe the ways in which cultural, political and historical contexts and the processes of mediation inform literary and filmic communication.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA4400 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts - BA4461 - Arts (CDF)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 and 3 Electives36 Units of Credit:

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Additional Information

Honours

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a fourth-year honours program consisting of coursework and sub-thesis which expands and further develops the intellectual skills of our best students. Admission to honours in English is at the discretion of the Head of School. Interested students should contact the School Administrator within HASS.

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