ENGL 4001 - Honours English Critical Thinking
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENGL 4001 Course Honours English Critical Thinking Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites Completed degree (72 units) including 24 units of English OR a Minor sequence of 18 units in English for students with a Creative Writing Major of 24 units Restrictions Available only to students admitted to relevant Honours program Assessment 500 word participation exercise, 2500 word essay, 4000 word essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Julian Murphet
Course convenor for 2017: Dr Meg SamuelsonCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the broader curriculum in that it provides an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of a chosen topic through the processes of research and writing for all students undertaking an Honours year in English. On the completion of this course the student will be able to
1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of selected literary and critical theories and their main contributors and interventions in the field
2. articulate a systematic and critical understanding of selected literary and cultural research methods
3. critically evaluate contemporary debates in English literary studies and critical theory
4. demonstrate highly developed skills in critical reasoning, analysis and written communication
5. recognise the ethical, social and cultural issues in relation to the study of English literatureUniversity 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, 5 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 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.
4, 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.
1, 2, 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, 3, 5 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
The three required set readings per week will be available in MyUni.Recommended Resources
Lists of recommended additional readings will be posted under each week in MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
One two hour seminar per week in which the required readings will be discussed and which will present opportunities for collaborative learning and testing out new ideas, as well as formulating research questions for further study.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
2 hour seminar per week .............................................................. 2 hours
6 hours research per week ........................................................... 6 hours
10 hours mandated reading per week .......................................... 10 hours
6 hours writing work (drafts, editing, re-writing) per week ............. 6 hours
Sub-total per week ......................................................................... 24 hours
In addition, a further 24 hours in week 13 is expected in the preparation of the final assessment piece
TOTAL 24 x 13: 312 hoursLearning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
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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
Assessment will be based on a weekly reading journal and a final essay.Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
All written work will be submitted through MyUni and Turnitin.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M11 (Honours Mark Scheme) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported on Official Transcript Fail A mark between 1-49 F Third Class A mark between 50-59 3 Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A First Class A mark between 80-100 1 Result Pending An interim result RP Continuing Continuing CN 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
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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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- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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