LIT114 Literature, Culture, and Society (8)

Literature, Culture, and Society is about the role of literature in society and how it operates as an important cultural, social, aesthetic and educational foundation. It is particularly concerned with the relationship between reading and writing and how the development of high level literacy skills are achieved through the improvement of ones reading and writing in tandem. The subject emphasises the importance of English literature and language in education  it provides school leavers and future teachers with the opportunity to develop skills in literacy and critical analysis. The subject introduces a variety of texts that foster immersive reading experiences whilst also cultivating sophisticated language-based skills. Students will read a range of literary forms and genres, including literary classics, short stories, fairy tales, poems, essays, reviews and other textual forms. This subject is not restricted to Australian texts but will include at least some Australian works.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LIT114. 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 Social Work and Arts

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to explain the relationship between reading and writing and how it is integral to literacy;
  • Be able to identify and describe a variety of genres taking into account their aesthetic features as well as the social contexts of their production;
  • Be able to assess the ways in which literary texts underpin the formation of social and cultural identities; and
  • Be able to articulate how literary texts tell stories and reveal the workings of language in its construction of imaginary and non-imaginary worlds.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Analysis of a variety of literary texts to understand the inter-relation between reading and writing
  • Close reading of literary texts
  • The nature of representation and its relationship with social and cultural contexts
  • Techniques for reading, describing and analysing literary genres
  • Development of personal literacy through forging persuasive and fluent responses to literary forms

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of LIT114 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Discussion and reflection
20
2
Analysing a text
30
3
Descriptive and creative exercise
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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