ENGL 3045 - The Question of Postmodernism: Texts and Issues
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENGL 3045 Course The Question of Postmodernism: Texts and Issues Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 6 units of level 2 undergraduate study Incompatible ENGL 2065 Biennial Course Offered odd years Assessment Participation 10%, Seminar presentation 10%, Seminar essay 40%, Take-home exam 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Maggie Tonkin
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 successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. Read and understand Postmodernist texts and critical discussions of them
2. Draw upon a range of Postmodernist concepts in the context of literary
discussion
3. Discuss Postmodernist literary texts in the historical and cultural context
of their production
4. Write coherent and logically argued written material, based on evidence, and engage in evidence-based critical debate
5. Work with others in the exploration of ideas, the negotiation of solution to problems, and the production of written and spoken materials
6. Collaborate and engage productively and respectfully with their peers
7. Use technologies relevant to the university learning environment
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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1,2,3,4,5 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
4,5,6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
5,6,7 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
3,5,6 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Set texts will include novels, shorts stories, poetry and plays, and may include works by Samuel Beckett, Angela Carter, Brian Castro, Lyn Hejinian, B.S. Johnson, David Markson and othersRecommended Resources
The English Resources Guide on the Barr Smith Library site has a page devoted to Modernism and Postmodernism:
Click on literary periods, then Modernism and postmodernism
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
To be confirmedWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
To be confirmedLearning Activities Summary
Learning activities will include lectures, seminars and SGDE.Specific Course Requirements
No specific requirementsSmall Group Discovery Experience
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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
To be confirmedAssessment Related Requirements
Assessment will include close textual analysis, essays, group presentations and a take home exam.Assessment Detail
To be confirmedSubmission
All work will be submitted via TurnitinCourse 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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- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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