ENGL 1101 - Introduction to English Literature
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENGL 1101 Course Introduction to English Literature Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge Advanced reading and writing skills Assessment Participation, Quizzes, Close Reading, Research Essay, Take-home exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Andrew van der Vlies
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Confidently read and understand a range of literary texts from different cultural and historical moments, including Australian indigenous literature. 2 Build close reading skills through developing an understanding of the literary terminology specific to the discipline of literary studies. 3 Undertake basic research and apply it in a cogent and well-written argument that engages in scholarly debate about the effects, range and power of literary texts. 4 Use technologies relevant to the Unversity learning environment. 5 Work with others in the exploration of ideas and collectively negotiate solutions to problems. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,4,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3,4,5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Required Reading will comprise material available online (via MyUni) as well as material you will have to source yourself. Texts will be confirmed on the MyUni site by the middle of January 2025, and are likely to include:
- Assorted Poetry
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Select literary criticism
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Jack Davis, No Sugar (play text)
- Toni Morrison, Beloved (novel)
Dymocks (Regent Arcade) will have copies of the set texts in stock. Texts can also be ordered online from Dymocks, Book Depository, or other online vendors.
Set texts are available in limited numbers in the Barr Smith Library.Recommended Resources
Students should have access to all set texts and should have read them before the final lecture on each text. They should follow directions about preparations for their assigned tutorials, in which they should be prepared be participate.Online Learning
Additional course-related material is available through MyUni: lecture notes, audio recordings, assessment topics, announcements and email communications. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures introduce the set texts and key concepts in relation literary studies, including, narrative point-of-view, literary form, language-use, and the contexts of literary production. Lectures and seminars introduce approaches to textual analysis, library research, formal written expression and essay composition. Seminars provide the opportunity for detailed discussion of the set texts. Students also perform literary problem-solving exercises, close-reading exercises, “quizzes”, oral presentations based on group discussion, library research tasks and other in-class activities each week. Tutorial activities support the skills students need to fulfil summative assessment tasks in the course (a close-reading assignment, a short researched essay and a written examination).Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 1-hour lecture per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 2-hour seminar (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 1.5 hours assignment preparation per week 18 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 150 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
You will be required to complete set reading, follow instructions for pre-seminar preparation (including completing quizzes online), attend seminars and participate fully in discussion, and complete set assessments in a timely fashion, meeting all advertised deadlines. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Provisional. Assessment may include blended learning assignments, stuctured independent and/or collaborative activities, essay(s), leading a face-to-face or online tutorial discussion, exam.
Assessment Task Weighting
Participation and Quizzes 10%
Close-reading Assignment 20%
Research Essay 30%
Take-home Examination 40%
Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to attend lectures and attend tutorials having read the appropriate set text(s). A guide to pacing the set reading is provided.Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
E-Submission through Myuni site for ENGL 1101: see under ‘Assessment’ on the website.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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