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<p>This unit examines the major theoretical developments in the production and construction of literature across history. As such, it concentrates on the most significant and innovative literary and cultural movements pertaining to a range of literary texts. The unit develops an understanding of how literary texts may be seen as both products of history and as a means for exploring human experience in all its diversity. It further considers how each major literary movement signalled a significant break with past traditions, world views and values, and explores the ways in which these schisms affected the form and content of literature.</p>
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<p>•The significance of literature as a product of history<br>
•The importance of literature as a way to explore history<br>
•Major social and cultural movements across history: Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, Postmodernism<br>
•Major literary movements across history: Renaissance drama, Enlightenment reason and the rise of the novel; Bourgeois realism and the realist novel; Romanticism and the importance of poetry; Modernism; and Postmodernism<br>
•Major works representative of the various periods and movements covered</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit examines the major theoretical developments in the production and construction of literature across history. As such, it concentrates on the most significant and innovative literary and cultural movements pertaining to a range of literary texts. The unit develops an understanding of how literary texts may be seen as both products of history and as a means for exploring human experience in all its diversity. It further considers how each major literary movement signalled a significant break with past traditions, world views and values, and explores the ways in which these schisms affected the form and content of literature.</p>
Unit content
<p>•The significance of literature as a product of history<br> •The importance of literature as a way to explore history<br> •Major social and cultural movements across history: Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, Postmodernism<br> •Major literary movements across history: Renaissance drama, Enlightenment reason and the rise of the novel; Bourgeois realism and the realist novel; Romanticism and the importance of poetry; Modernism; and Postmodernism<br> •Major works representative of the various periods and movements covered</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/balit2004">091523 - Literature</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BATCC1001" target="_blank">BATCC1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BATCC1002" target="_blank">BATCC1002</a>" / "LITCI1000" / "LITCI1001"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BALIT3004" target="_blank">BALIT3004</a>" / "LITCI2200" / "LITCI2773" / "LITCI3300" / "LITCI3773"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Demonstrate familiarity with a selection of representative texts and authors from different literary movements across history</p>
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<p>Distinguish some of the major stylistic and thematic features of texts from a variety of historical periods</p>
K3
<p>Appraise some of the intellectual, cultural and social concerns that are central to several literary movements across history</p>
K4
<p>Appreciate the complex relations within and between cultural and material history</p>
S1
<p>Examine literature from different historical periods and movements in relation to their historical, cultural and/or critical contexts</p>
S2
<p>Undertake guided research to deepen understanding of texts from different historical periods and movements</p>
S3
<p>Review, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of literary texts and relevant scholarship</p>
A1
<p>Construct and communicate a clear and coherent argument in verbal, written or visual form, making appropriate use of evidence from texts covered in the unit</p>
A2
<p>Apply knowledge and understanding of several historical literary movements to the production and construction of literature</p>
A3
<p>Debate the significance of literature and the various ways of engaging in literary interpretation to an understanding of history and to the rise of different social and cultural movements</p>
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<p>Engagement in discussion with other students on theoretical and textual issues raised in the unit. Students will analyse their critical reception of texts via short reviews or reports submitted online or in class.</p>
<p>In-class or online forum discussion of a series of short reports or reviews.</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, A1
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<p>Analyse a set text in relation to its historical, cultural and/or intellectual context.</p>
<p>Short Essay</p>
<p>25-40%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Research and apply appropriate literary theory to an analysis of historical literary texts.</p>
<p>Major Essay</p>
<p>35-50%</p>
K1, K3, K4, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/balit2004">091523 - Literature</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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