ENL4000 Critical Theory: Pure and Applied

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

SYNOPSIS

This course surveys the history of literary theory and criticism, with a focus on the development of prominent movements in the twentieth century based on historical perspectives. The survey spans from the classical period to issues in contemporary critical theory, tracing the influence of classical and neoclassical thinkers in recent critical perspectives, including Feminism, Marxism, Structuralism, Formalism, and Psychoanalytic Criticism.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course students will:

1. demonstrate an understanding of the history of literary theory and criticism;
2. be able to critically analyse the set texts;
3. be competent in articulating these objectives in well written and oral modes;
4. demonstrate theoretical reflexivity in their critical practice;
5. articulate the objectives in both written and oral modes.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Leitch, V (ed) 2001, The norton anthology of theory and criticism, Norton, New York.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Eagleton, T 1996, Literary theory: an introduction, 2nd edn, University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis.

Jefferson, A & Robey, D (eds) 1986, Modern literary theory: a comparative introduction, 2nd edn, Batsford, London.

Ryan, M 1999, Literary theory: a practical introduction, Blackwell, Oxford.

Selden, R (ed) 1988, The theory of criticism from plato to the present, Longman, London.

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Electronic Postings comprise a weekly position statement due for submission by 5pm Thursday each week. This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.

2.

This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.

3.

Students will be advised of the official exam date after timetable has been finalised

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   This course contains a discussion forum where students' participation is formally assessed, and successful participation in that discussion group is required to complete the requirements to be awarded a passing grade in the course. There are no other attendance requirements for this external course. However, it is the student's responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   The exam for this course is a CLOSED examination, and candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any deferred or supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 27 May 2008.