Unit Outline

This unit examines the development of literary theory from the middle of the twentieth century to the present. It aims to provide students with the skills to read theory critically and to develop informed arguments in response to critical, literary and/or filmic texts. The unit focuses on a range of approaches to reading texts that may include structuralism, Marxism, feminism, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, postmodernism and queer 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.	demonstrate and apply knowledge of key topics in literary theory.
2.	Evaluate and critique the relevance and effectiveness of theoretical models for reading a range of texts through a. analysis of theoretical texts; and b. analysis of fictional texts with reference to theory
3.	communicate effectively through written and verbal english in a variety of settings.

Requisites


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

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Evaluate feedback is used to continually review and build this unit.

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:	Reading journal	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Seminar Participation	Week 13	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Essay	Week 14	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Reading journal

Task Description:

See MyLO page for full information about this assessment.

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of key topics in literary theory.	LO1
2	Develop a critical and informed perspective on the set readings in this unit.	LO2
3	Frequently utilise the Reading Journal.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Seminar Participation

Task Description:

See MyLO page for full information about this assessment.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Regular attendance and preparation for seminars.	LO1
2	Quality of contribution to class discussion and activities.	LO2
3	Interaction with peers throughout the semester.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Essay

Task Description:

See MyLO page for full information about this assessment.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 14 (03/Jun/2024)

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyse the text demonstrating knowledge of key topics in the advanced study of literary theory as relevant to your chosen question.	LO1, LO2
2	Construct an argument in response to the question, supported by: evidence from the text; and reference to secondary material.	LO1, LO2, LO3
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 and re	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, and pass any hurdle tasks.

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.