ENGL2006

Modernist Literature

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

This course provides an introduction to literary Modernism—an artistic movement that transformed literary production in Europe and the United States in the first half of the twentieth century. In response to the unsettling social, political, and cultural changes brought about by an era of 'modernity', writers sought to create art that would engage with and reflect these changes. Through the study of key Modernist texts (prose and poetry), students will learn about the diverse innovations in form, style, and subject matter characteristic of the movement. Works studied may be British, American, or both.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Recognise and discuss features of Modernist literary texts;
2. Demonstrate skills in interpretation and analysis of Modernist texts at an intermediate undergraduate level;
3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate at an intermediate undergraduate level;
4. Demonstrate skills in information literacy and use of technology to perform research;
5. Write analytic essays at an intermediate undergraduate level
Content The content of this course will focus on the study of key Modernist works (poetry and prose) written during the last decade of the nineteenth century and first half of the twentieth century. The exact texts and topics studied will vary from offering to offering.
Replacing Course(s) ENGL3303 The Modern Age (1900-1950)
Transition Students who have successfully completed ENGL3303 The Modern Age (1900-1950) are precluded from enrolment in this course.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge 20 units of English at 1000 level
Modes of Delivery Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Seminar
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Two to four written assignments, which might include minor or major essays, tutorial papers, book reviews, peer reviews, in-class or online tests and/or quizzes, wikis, or journal entries, totalling approximately 4000 words
Other: (please specify) Student participation in class discussion may be assessed. Students will be notified in assessment documents at the beginning of the term whether and how participation will be assessed.

Students must submit all assessment items in order to complete the course.
Contact Hours Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for ENGL2006