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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : English
English is the study of literary texts written in the English Language. English subjects focus on new areas 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. We offer subjects from the medieval period to the present, which 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.
First-year subjects require no specific prerequisites.
The general prerequisite for second and third-year English single-semester subjects is usually a pass in any two first-year single-semester English subjects (25 points), 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.
Students wishing to enter Fourth-year Honours in 1997 will need to have completed a major in English. A minimum overall standard of H2A will be required in the major. These requirements apply to both Pure and Combined Honours. 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.
Contact:
The Department of English
The University of Melbourne
Telephone: (03) 9344 5506/7/8
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