ENL1000 Introduction to Literature

Contents

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

STAFFING

SYNOPSIS

Introduction to Literature is designed as a foundation course in literary and cultural studies. It introduces students to basic skills of reading, interpretation, research and essay writing. Through a study of literary genres (poetry, short fiction and the novella) and new narrative forms (film and computer games), the course develops self-directed learning skills and a familiarity with the tools of critical analysis.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.

demonstrate academic and professional literacy skills by competently using a vocabulary of critical terms to apply to the reading of texts;

2.

produce critical analyses of poems, short stories, novellas, films, and computer games, identifying relevant technical features;

3.

explain the importance of specific cultural and historical circumstances for the production and reading of literature and new narrative forms.

4.

communicate in writing by planning and submitting two essays.

5.

demonstrate management, planning and organisation skills by using feedback on their first essay to make improvements to the second.

6.

demonstrate ethical research and inquiry skills by comprehending and applying norms and practices of academic integrity.

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).

'Memento', 2002. (video recording). Christopher Nolan (director). I Remember Productions & Columbia Tristar.

Students will be required to have access to a computer game of their choosing, in consultation with the course examiner.

Leonard, J (ed) 2003, Seven centuries of poetry in English, 5th edn, Oxford University Press, Melbourne.

Mansfield, K 1997, The garden party and other stories, Penguin, London.

Murfin, R & Ray, SM 2009, The Bedford glossary of critical and literary terms, 3rd edn, Bedford, Boston.

Stevenson, RL 2003, The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Norton, New York.
(Norton Critical Edition)

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.

Ashcroft, B., Griffiths, G & Tiffin, H 1989, The empire writes back: theory and practice in post-colonial literature, New Accents, Routledge, London.

Belsey, Catherine 1988, Critical Practice, New Accents, Routledge, London.

Bennett, A. & Royle, N. 20053, An introduction to literature, criticism and theory: key critical concepts, Pearson Longman, New York.

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

Easthope, A & McGowan, K (eds) 1992, A critical and cultural theory reader, Allen & Unwin, North Sydney.

Gibaldi, Joseph 2003, MLA Handbook for writers of research papers, 6th edn, MLA, New York.

Green, Keith 1996, Critical theory and practice: a coursebook, Routledge, London.

Monaco, James 2000, How to read a film: the world of movies, media, multimedia: language, history, theory, Oxford University Press, New York.

Tyson, Lois 1999, Critical theory today: a user-friendly guide, Garland, New York.

Wolf, Mark & Perron, Bernard (eds) 2004, The video game theory reader, Routledge, London.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

This assessment is aligned with Objectives 1-4 and 6.

2.

This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.

3.

Exam dates will be advised when the timetable has been finalised. This assessment is aligned with Objectives 1-3 and 6.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   There are no 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 11 Dec 2009.