Overview
Turn your love of reading and writing into a major in English. English encourages a knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, literature and communications. You'll develop an understanding of our literary and linguistic heritage, and learn about how it relates to contemporary society. You'll become an adept and flexible writer and … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Program of study overview
Program of study
36 Units
Level 1 - Core9 Units
Level 2 - Option9 Units
Level 3 - Core4.5 Units
Level 3 - Option9 Units
Level 4 - Option4.5 Units
Aims
The English major aims to:
- Equip students with a thorough grounding in the content and concerns of literature and writing practice throughout the epochs
- Furnish students with the skills required to apply their learning in educational and professional settings
- Produce graduates who are able to communicate effectively in a range of mediums, and who are able to analyse critically different texts in a range of situations and contexts
- Endeavour to encourage learning and transferable skills in both independent and collaborative contexts
- Encourage students to connect across boundaries and value ethical behaviour through the study of quality literature and the praxis of creative writing
Learning outcomes
On completion students will be able to:
1.
Assess the tone, content, ideas, and context of a range of texts
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Argue complex, logical propositions effectively both orally in writing
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Appraise literature and creative writing throughout the epochs
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Critique how the cultural and literary merit of literature and other creative works are, and have been, defined
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Evaluate a range of factors in developing an interpretation of literary texts