LIT315 The Author in Context : Special Literary Study (8)

A focused and independent study of one author from a substantial list in which students devise their own topic and course of reading in consultation with staff. The culmination of the semester's work is the production of a long essay.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LIT315. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Assumed Knowledge
LIT2%%

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to conceptualise a literary topic for independent study
  • demonstrate that they have understood and have experienced the processes involved in literary research activity
  • demonstrate that they have developed professional responsibility for autonomous academic study
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the historical, social, theoretical and literary contexts of the author chosen for study.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • - students choose an author for detailed reading and study
  • - students define and frame a topic for individual study and a programme of reading to support the topic, in consultation with staff
  • - students work independently in carrying out the course of study
  • - students produce a long essay of 3-4000 words which incorporates reading and research on the chosen author

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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