Unit Outline

How much of a tale is in the telling? This unit introduces concepts, terms and skills used in the analysis of literary narrative, and applies them to texts drawn from a wide range of genres, periods and nations. The unit will consider key topics in narrative analysis, such as: narrative voice and point of view; the relationship between author, narrator and reader; narrative time; narrative and genre; the unreliable narrator; adaptation of literary narratives to film; the ways literary texts open and close; narrative poetry; and narrative theory.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	analyse selected texts, demonstrating understanding of: their narrative form, genre, and context; key theories of narrative used in literary theory
2.	construct an argument supported by: evidence from your chosen text(s); engagement with secondary critical material
3.	communicate coherently through; critical written and/or oral form as appropriate; participation in and critical reflection upon learning

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Alterations as a result of student feedback

N/A

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Research Essay	Week 13	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Tutorial participation	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Tutorial Presentation (On-Campus)/Discussion Facilitation (Off-Campus)	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Reading Responses	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Research Essay

Task Description:

See the MyLo site for the task description.

Task Length:

Essay

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyse your selected text(s), demonstrating knowledge of key topics in the intermediate study of narrative theory relevant to your chosen question.	LO1, LO2
2	Construct an argument in response to the question, supported by: evidence from your chosen text(s); reference to secondary material.	LO1, LO2
3	Communicate ideas in the form of a written essay that: uses a structure that meets the task requirements; adheres to conventions of formal written English (word choice, grammar, punctuation and spelling); conforms to MLA style for presentation	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Tutorial participation

Task Description:

See the MyLo site for the task description.

Task Length:

Tutorial participation

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Attend at least 9 tutorials
2	Participate constructively, respectfully and on-topic in tutorial activities and discussions, demonstrating knowledge of the set texts and thoughtfulness about the critical content
3	Communicate coherently in tutorial discussions and activities	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Tutorial Presentation (On-Campus)/Discussion Facilitation (Off-Campus)

Task Description:

See the MyLo site for the task description.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyse your selected text(s), demonstrating knowledge of key topics in the intermediate study of narrative theory relevant to your chosen question.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Construct an argument in response to the question, supported by: evidence from your chosen text(s); reference to secondary material.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Communicate ideas in the form of an oral presentation and/or written essay that: uses a structure that meets the task requirements; adheres to conventions of formal written English (word choice, grammar, punctuation and spelling); conforms to MLA sty	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Reading Responses

Task Description:

See the MyLo site for the task description.

Task Length:

Critique

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Write responses to the set questions about the reading, demonstrating; knowledge of the relationship between form and content and supported where appropriate by evidence from the primary text and secondary critical sources	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Communicate ideas in the form of up to six short responses of approximately 300 words each throughout the semester, that: use a structure that meets the task requirements; adhere to conventions of written English (word choice, grammar, punctuation	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.