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English Literatures
The English Literatures major introduces you to a broad range of texts—novels, poetry, essays, short stories, film, diaries and letters—from medieval times to the modern. The major in English Literatures teaches you to analyse what you read with sharp critical skills and cultural sensitivity, and to articulate your response with power and precision. A strong international focus underpins our subjects and our ways of teaching them: you will be encouraged to enquire into the politics of the writing and reception of texts, and to understand aesthetics and the value of literature within a range of cultural contexts.
Within the major there are three structured study pathways, which students are encouraged to follow: these are Literature and History, Transnational Comparisons, and Literature and Identity. Alternatively, those students doing English as part of their Education degree, and others not wishing to follow the pathways, can study broadly across genres and literary periods. English may be combined with any other approved Arts major. It is often taken as the Arts major in the Arts/Law double-degree, and it is an ideal second major for Journalism and Professional Writing students in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies.
Major Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the English Literatures major students will be able to:
- Have knowledge of distinct varieties of literary texts in their contexts from a range of periods and places
- Have knowledge of changing theories, methods and concepts in literary studies
- Read, understand and interpret complex literary texts
- Locate, assess and use appropriate critical resources
Subjects Required for Major Study
A major study in English Literatures is made up of at least 54 credit points: 6 at 100-level, 24 at 200-level, and 24 at 300-level. Students may substitute for an ENGL subject of equivalent level LANG305.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| ONE subject from the following: | |||
| ENGL120 | An Introduction to Literature and Film | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGL131 | Film and Fiction | 6 | Spring |
| Plus THREE subjects from the following: | |||
| ENGL229 | The Romantics | 8 | Autumn |
| ENGL259 | An Introduction to Canadian Literature | 8 | Not offered in 2015 |
| ENGL265 | English and Empire | 8 | Spring |
| ENGL266 | Victorians | 8 | Spring |
| ENGL267 | US Literature | 8 | Autumn |
| ENGL268 | Dreams and Visions in Literature and Film | 8 | Autumn |
| ENGL269 | The African Diaspora | 8 | Autumn |
| ENGL270 | Making Books: From Gutenberg to Google | 8 | Spring |
| ENGL280 | Popular LIterature: Writing for Children & Young Adults | 8 | Not offered in 2015 |
| Plus THREE subjects from the following: | |||
| ENGL312 | Shakespeare & Early Modern Drama | 8 | Spring |
| ENGL337 | Sex, Power, and Chivalry - Medieval to Modern Literature | 8 | Not offered in 2015 |
| ENGL338 | The Modernists | 8 | Autumn |
| ENGL340 | Special Topic in English Literature | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGL360 | Desiring Bodies: Gender & Sexuality in Literature & Film | 8 | Spring |
| ENGL377 | Social Justice and Children's Literature | 8 | Spring |
| ENGL380 | Postmodern American Fictions & Theory: Transatlantic Approach | 8 | Autumn |
| ENGL339 | Transnational Indigenous Literatures | 8 | Autumn |
| Students may count the following subject towards the English Literatures major: | |||
| LANG305 | Literature and Society in Renaissance Europe | 8 | Not offered in 2015 |
Subjects Required for Minor Study
A minor in English Literatures will consist of at least 28 credit points from the Course Structure of the English Literatures major. Not more than two subjects may be taken at 100-level.
Honours
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au