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<p>This unit analyses a range of contemporary texts that address current concerns of literary theory, including authorship, postmodernism, psychoanalysis, race, class, gender, sexuality, history, politics and social change. The unit concerns itself only with texts written in the last twenty five years and is particularly concerned to consider fin de siècle literature and literature of the new millenium and their relationship to social and cultural change. The texts are drawn from a range of traditions (US, British, Australian, French, for example) and a range of media (novel, graphic novel and film, for example).</p>
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<p>Topics may include: The significance of literature in understanding social and cultural experience Fin de siècle and millenital literature Authorship Postmodernism Sexuality and gender History and politics Social change New media Race and class Specific social and cultural concerns in the new millenium</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit analyses a range of contemporary texts that address current concerns of literary theory, including authorship, postmodernism, psychoanalysis, race, class, gender, sexuality, history, politics and social change. The unit concerns itself only with texts written in the last twenty five years and is particularly concerned to consider fin de siècle literature and literature of the new millenium and their relationship to social and cultural change. The texts are drawn from a range of traditions (US, British, Australian, French, for example) and a range of media (novel, graphic novel and film, for example).</p>
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<p>Topics may include: The significance of literature in understanding social and cultural experience Fin de siècle and millenital literature Authorship Postmodernism Sexuality and gender History and politics Social change New media Race and class Specific social and cultural concerns in the new millenium</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
091523 - Literature
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/litci3498">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BATCC1001" target="_blank">BATCC1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BATCC1002" target="_blank">BATCC1002</a>" / "LITCI1000" / "LITCI1001" and must have completed 2 of "BALIT2%" / "BATCC2%" / "BAXDC2%" / "LITCI2%"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "ATSGC2498" / "ATSGC3498" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=LITCI2498" target="_blank">LITCI2498</a>"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Demonstrate familiarity with a selection of representative works and authors from fin de siècle and millenial literature</p>
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<p>Analyse and critique textual representations in terms of aspects of literary theory (authorship, psychoanalysis, postmodernism, sexuality, gender, race, class, politics, history and social change)</p>
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<p>Evaluate the ways in which literary texts are a means for exploring human experience in the new millenium</p>
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<p>Articulate literature’s relation to historical and social contexts.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate advanced critical reading practices</p>
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<p>Develop strategies of evaluation</p>
S3
<p>Undertake independent research to deepen understanding of contemporary literary texts</p>
S4
<p>Critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesize knowledge of contemporary literary texts and relevant scholarship.</p>
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<p>Design research and discussion questions, drawing on knowledge of theoretical and critical approaches to contemporary literary texts</p>
A1
<p>Apply theories to explain the complex relations within and between cultural and material history</p>
A2
<p>Construct and communicate a clear and coherent argument in verbal, written or visual form, making appropriate use of evidence from texts covered in the unit</p>
A3
<p>Recognise, and reflect on, the social and cultural significance of contemporary literary texts</p>
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<p>Reflect critically on knowledge and skills developed in this unit</p>
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<p>Critically assess a range of critical and theoretical approaches to literary studies and their place in the wider field of cultural studies.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Research and apply appropriate literary theory to an analysis of contemporary literary texts in relation to a topic designed by the student in consultation with their unit coordinator.</p>
<p>Research Essay</p>
<p>35%-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S4, S5, A1, A3, A4, A5
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<p>Present an argument in a written/visual format about a key issue or theme in a contemporary text.</p>
<p>Critical Assessment:Poster</p>
<p>20%-30%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S3, A2, A3, A4
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<p>Analyse students' own critical reception of texts via short reviews or reports including a reflection on their own active engagement in the unit.</p>
<p>Folio of Short Reading Reports including Active Participation Reflection</p>
<p>25%-40%</p>
K1, K4, S1, S4, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
091523 - Literature
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/litci3498">View unit fees</a>
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