Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

NB: Information in this Unit Outline is subject to change prior to commencement of semester
The unit provides an introduction to key concepts in literary studies.The theories relate to ideas and terminology that students from a range of Creative Industries disciplines will be expected to become familiar with throughout the course of their study. You are introduced to concepts that form the basis of discussions in a range of academic discourses so that you can engage analytically with texts and their contexts.

Aims

The unit aims to give you the 'tools' and knowledge with which you can critically analyse and creatively appreciate a range of texts so that you are able to enter into academic or popular discourse with an understanding of important critical concepts.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Apply reflective techniques and analytical methods in order to understand the widespread and powerful influence of the theoretical frameworks discussed throughout the unit.
2. Develop a broad and coherent understanding of some of the major discourses that have contributed to contemporary culture; and to gain some understanding of the relationship between texts and contexts.
3. Respond creatively and/or analytically to a selected range of writerly and readerly concepts.

Content

This unit addresses content such as literary concepts, framings of reading and writing and approaches to literary studies. You will look at questions such as: What is an author? What is a literary critic? through close examination of creative and critical material. Concepts such as commodification, consumption and public and private space will also be addressed.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The material is delivered by way of 2 hour structured lectures and I hour tutorials that are workshop-oriented. Material that informs the lectures, will be placed on CMD on blackboard. This material will also be taken up in class discussions. You are expected to engage with your peers in weekly discussions and at a designated point in the semester hand in your workbook based on set questions and tutorial discussions.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Weight 0%

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You must complete all assessment items in order to demonstrate attainment of all objectives.

Assessment name: Take Home-Exam (written)
Description: (Summative) Short essay response questions regarding specific concepts and approaches. You will be marked on a graded marking scheme
Relates to objectives: 1, 2
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Cultural/Literary Project
Description: (summative and formative) 1500-2000 words. This project can be answered in a creative or academic essay. The project is based on choosing a specific named site and writing about it using selected cultural or literary studies theories. Your tutor must approve your project topic. You will be marked on a graded marking scheme (HD is the highest)
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Late Semester

Assessment name: Journal
Description: (Summative and formative) Students will answer set questions based on material from lectures, tutorials, and readings and present these answers in a workbook. These questions are meant to stimulate class discussion and personal reflections on tutorial discussions. Students are expected to fully participate in these class discussions throughout the semester. You will be marked on a graded marking scheme.
Relates to objectives: 1,2 and 3
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: Throughout Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

There is no set text for this unit.

Recommended References

Leitch, V. B. (Ed.) (2001) The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism, Norton, London.

Murfin, R. and Ray, S. M. (2003) The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms, Bedford/St. Martin's, Boston.

Complementary material is available via the Blackboard site.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 26-Mar-2013