Why do we read? What kinds of encounters do we have when we read? What does it mean to be a good reader? As we read, we discover things about ourselves. Reading can also be unsettling, challenging us to imagine other worlds, encounter other lives and to think differently. In this course you will learn how to become a more skillful reader. You will investigate the formal attributes of a literary text, such as irony, metaphor and genre. You will become a more deliberate, active, self-reflexive reader, and develop the skills and knowledge to undertake complex engagements with literary texts. You will read authors ranging from Shakespeare to the present day, and in a variety of literary genres: from drama and poetry to novel and film.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- read carefully with attention to detail and to the way literary texts are constructed;
- critically analyse literary texts of a range of forms and genres;
- identify and present evidence to support an argument; and
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Other Information
Course Contact: Dr Rebecca Cross
T: 02 61250982
E: rebecca.cross@anucollege.edu.au
Indicative Assessment
- Reading journal, 1000 words (20%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4] (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Exam/in class tests, 1500 words (30%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4] (30) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Essay, 1500 words (30%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4] (30) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Presentation, 15 min (10%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4] (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Tutorial participation (10%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4] (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
160 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 75 hours of contact: 75 hours of workshop and workshop-like activities.
b) 85 hours of supported and independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None specified
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $3690 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5250 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4615 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | N/A |