ENGL 2061 - Body, Culture, Text
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENGL 2061 Course Body, Culture, Text Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Prerequisites At least 12 units of undergraduate study. Students must be 18 years of age at the commencement of classes due to the discussion of R rated themes and materials Incompatible ENGL 2037 & ENGL 3037 Assumed Knowledge 3 units of Level I English Assessment Online and in class participation, essay, take-home exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Mandy Treagus
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate knowledge of texts and topics relating to embodiment 2 Demonstrate knowledge of key literary theories in relation to embodiment 3 Demonstrate oral and written analytic and critical skills through the contextualized discussion of a range of texts, and through close reading and critical analysis of selected texts 4 Demonstrate ability to synthesise a range of information and argument, and theircapacity to formulate and articulate considered points of view in writing 5 Participate in productive and respectful discussion with their peers 6 Develop skills to critically examine contemporary and theoretical debates relating to embodiment and identity University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-6 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3-6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 3, 6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course reader - available from Image and Copy
Set texts - available from Unibooks:
Jackie Kay, Trumpet
Rick Moody, Ice Storm
Christos Tsiolkas, Loaded
Nan Shepherd, Living
MountainRecommended Resources
Students must view the following films:
Fight Club, dir.
David Fincher
Whale Rider, dir.
Niki Caro
Twilight, dir. Catherine Hardwicke
Online Learning
Recorded lectures and other course material will be available on MyUni.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures supported by problem-solving seminars which further develop lecture material.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 2-hour seminar (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Heterosexuality Week 3 Gender, Ideology, Romance Week 4 Queer Theory Week 5 Gender Week 6 Transgender Week 7 Whiteness & ‘Race’ Week 8 Indigenous Representation Week 9 Identities, voice, performance Week 10 Eco-poetics and the senses Week 11 Abject bodies Week 12 Conclusion -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Seminar participation Formative and Summative 10% 1-6 600 word assignment Formative and Summative 15% 1-6 Seminar presentation Formative and Summative 5% 1-6 1500 word minor essay Formative and Summative 30% 1-6 2500 word major essay Formative and Summative 40% 1-6 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at seminars is compulsory.Assessment Detail
Seminar participation (10%): attendance and participation at seminars.
Seminar presentation (5%): students will give a short oral presentation on a chosen topic.
600 word assignment (15%): students will do a close reading of a passage from a set text.
1500 word minor essay (30%): students will submit an essay based on their seminar presentation.
2500 take-home exam (40%): students will do a take-home exam in swot vac week covering all aspects of the course.Submission
All assignments will be submitted on hard copy via the Humanities Office.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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