LIT107 English Literature 1 (8)
Abstract| This subject provides a survey of English literature from medieval times to the mid-seventeenth century. Emphasis will be given to the social and cultural contexts, and the literature will be examined through a study of particular texts. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus | | Internal | Bathurst Campus | | Internal | Port Macquarie | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LIT107
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to engage with the literature from medieval times to the mid-seventeenth century.
- be able to explain the relationship of literary texts to their historical and socio-political context.
- be able to recognise and describe the forms and features of literary texts and genres.
- be able to apply critical reading skills to develop written responses to literary texts.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Critical analysis of selected works in English literature from Medieval times to the mid-Seventeenth century
- Introduction to the study of literary history
- Introduction to practices of commentary and analysis that constitute traditional literary criticism |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
