Major - English

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:

A student may complete a major sequence of 36 units in English by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) and two Year 3 topics (9 units) plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.

A student may complete a minor sequence of 22.5 units in English by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) plus an additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.

A minor in English is not available to students who commenced the Bachelor of Education (Primary R-7), Bachelor of Arts from 1 January 2019.

The minor sequence is not available to students who commenced the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary R-7) from 1 January 2020

English is not offered as an extended major.

Course aims
Learning outcomes
Program of study
Honours

Course aims

The English major aims to:

equips students with a thorough grounding in the major content and concerns of literature and writing practice throughout the epochs
furnishes students with the skills required to apply their learning in educational and professional settings
aims to 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
endeavours to encourage learning and transferable skills in both independent and collaborative contexts
encourages 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 of the major students will:

be able to apply their transferable skills across a range of professions
will be able to communicate effectively both orally in writing
have developed their understanding of literature and creative writing throughout the epochs
have an understanding of how the cultural and literary merit of literature and other creative works are, and have been, defined
be able to communicate an understanding of the interpretation of literary texts.

Program of study

The following is the program of study for a 36 unit major sequence in English and should be read in conjunction with the course rule for the degree in which you are enrolled.

Major - English

Year 1 topics

Select 9 units from the following:

ENGL1101 Approaches to Literature (4.5 units)

plus one of:

ENGL1102 Literary Interpretations (4.5 units)
COMS1001 Academic and Professional Communication (4.5 units)

Year 2 topics

ENGL2140 Epochs of English (4.5 units)

plus an additional 9 units from the Year 2 & 3 Option topics listed below.

Year 3 topics

ENGL3110 Canon to Contemporary (4.5 units)
ENGL3111 Epic Literature: Medieval to Early Modern (4.5 units)

plus an additional 4.5 units from the Year 2 & 3 Option topics listed below.

Year 2 & 3 Option topics

ENGL2120  Shakespeare (4.5 units)
ENGL2121  Adaptations: Literature on Screen (4.5 units)
ENGL2130  Crime Fiction and Film: From Poe to the Postmodern (4.5 units)
ENGL2131  Twenty-First Century Literature: Texts and Contexts (4.5 units)
ENGL2133 Vikings and Anglo Saxon Literature (4.5 units)
ENGL2141  Life Writing (4.5 units)
ENGL2146 The Gothic Tradition (4.5 units)
ENGL2147 Medieval Myths: the Origins of Modern Fantasy (4.5 units)
PHIL2609 Philosophy and Literature (4.5 units)

Not every topic is offered every year. Please consult the English handbooks (available from the English Office).

Note:

Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary Schooling), Bachelor of Health Sciences students undertake an 18 unit teaching minor consisting of: 9 units of Year 1 topics plus 9 units of Year 2 or Year 3 topics (where the entry requirements are met).
Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary Schooling), Bachelor of Arts students may take either Creative Writing or English but not both.