Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts
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English studies in the 1990s is no longer concerned exclusively with the literature of Great Britain. New subject areas have been developed, such as postcolonial studies, gender studies, media studies and popular culture. Traditional ways of thinking, writing and talking about literary and other texts have been changed by an awareness of the theoretical and political assumptions that underlie all forms of criticism. Because the materials covered in the subjects listed below range from the medieval period to the present, they will encourage you to think about the significance of texts produced in cultures which differ from your own, as well as offering new ways of thinking about contemporary Australian literature and culture. What you will learn from studying them is how to read analytically a wide range of literary and other texts, as well as to write about them both critically and creatively.
A degree with a major in English studies is an excellent and flexible preparation for careers in journalism and the media, public service, publishing, education, librarianship, information management, and many other roles, public and private, in the communications and service industries.
There are no specific prerequisites for entry to English.
The prerequisite for any second-year or third-year English single-semester subject is normally a pass in any two first-year single-semester English subjects (except where subjects are taken as part of an approved interdepartmental program with its own entry requirements).
A major in English consists of at least five subjects completed at second and third-year level, totalling 83.3 points.
The prerequisite for entry to fourth-year honours is the completion of a major in English (including 106-300 Research Essay A or 106-399 Research Essay B) with an average grade of H2A or higher. Entry to fourth-year honours requires the approval of the Head of Department and Faculty. Students must have completed all the requirements for the pass degree before enrolling in fourth-year honours.
Students taking Pure English Honours enrol in four single-semester subjects plus a thesis. Students taking Combined English Honours enrol in two single-semester subjects plus a thesis in English or in the combining subject.
The Department of English offers a number of graduate degrees at different levels in a wide range of literary and cultural studies subjects: a Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing; a Postgraduate Diploma in English; an MA by Advanced Seminars and Shorter Thesis; an MA by Thesis; and a PhD.
For further information please contact
The Department of English
The University of Melbourne
Telephone: (03) 9344 5506/7/8
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 10 1995 Last modified: Oct 10 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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