Major in English Language and Literature (MJ0038)

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Major in English Language and Literature

Faculty	Discipline	Credit points
Faculty of Arts and Design	School of Arts and Communications	18, 21 or 24 options

Introduction

This major will deepen students' knowledge and understanding of the English language through critical exploration of language use in academic, literary and business contexts. Students will also hone their ability to use language skilfully in different genres both spoken and written, and will have the opportunity to enrich their appreciation of English literature. Students wishing to complete the 21 or 24 cpt option will take additional unit(s) from the list of restricted choices to make up the balance of the required credit points.

Assumed knowledge

ACT: English (T) major; NSW: English Advanced or equivalent

Additional information

None.

Referenced courses

Requirements

Study of Language (6166) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Study of Language (9498) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Study of Language (6166) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Study of Language (9498) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Study of Language (6166) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Study of Language (9498) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Academic English (6695) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Introduction to Creative Writing (8304) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Literary Studies: True Stories (8623) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Literary Studies: Creative Reading (8904) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Academic English (9487) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Academic English (6695) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Introduction to Creative Writing (8304) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Literary Studies: True Stories (8623) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Literary Studies: Creative Reading (8904) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Academic English (9487) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Academic English (6695) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Introduction to Creative Writing (8304) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Literary Studies: True Stories (8623) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Literary Studies: Creative Reading (8904) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Academic English (9487) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Discourse and Culture (6696) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Contemporary Cultural Practice (7009) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Writing for Young People (7479) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

English Grammar (7707) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Literary Studies: Literature for 0-18 (8141) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Literary Studies: Poetry/Criticism (8143) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Literary Studies: The Novel (8144) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Writing Short Narratives (8147) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Cultural Research (8902) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Literary Studies: Literature and Government (9169) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Poetry and the Imagination (9308) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Discourse and Culture (9493) | 3 credit points — Level 3

English Grammar (9494) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Research and Practice (9989) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Discourse and Culture (6696) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Contemporary Cultural Practice (7009) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Writing for Young People (7479) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

English Grammar (7707) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Literary Studies: Literature for 0-18 (8141) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Literary Studies: Poetry/Criticism (8143) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Literary Studies: The Novel (8144) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Writing Short Narratives (8147) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Cultural Research (8902) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Literary Studies: Literature and Government (9169) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Poetry and the Imagination (9308) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Discourse and Culture (9493) | 3 credit points — Level 3

English Grammar (9494) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Research and Practice (9989) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Discourse and Culture (6696) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Contemporary Cultural Practice (7009) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Writing for Young People (7479) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

English Grammar (7707) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Literary Studies: Literature for 0-18 (8141) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Literary Studies: Poetry/Criticism (8143) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Literary Studies: The Novel (8144) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Writing Short Narratives (8147) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Cultural Research (8902) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Literary Studies: Literature and Government (9169) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Poetry and the Imagination (9308) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Discourse and Culture (9493) | 3 credit points — Level 3

English Grammar (9494) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Research and Practice (9989) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Note: - Must note the following

Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.

Note: - Must note the following

Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.

Note: - Must note the following

Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.

Please Note: Units marked with an * are no longer active, however students who have completed these units may still count them towards completion of this major or minor.

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